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LK05 UJL

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 126,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 126,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Front brake calliper retainer missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 125,517 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake calliper retainer missing / both

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in lower arm bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,452 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 101,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 15 Jul 2019 101,442 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 85,439 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear support arm brake bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 85,439 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear support arm brake bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 74,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 74,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 69,257 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 62,811 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,734 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside centre flexi brake has clamp on it, does not affect service brake

Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,149 miles

Clamp on offside centre brake hose, does not affect brake performance at time test

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UJL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

LK05 UJL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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