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LK05 UDV

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,745 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,861 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,207 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,479 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,425 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 79,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,649 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bushes on front wishbones worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,277 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,277 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,836 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,590 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,067 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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LK05 UDV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 UDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK05 UDV registered?

LK05 UDV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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