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LK05 UKB

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,072 mi
Last recorded76,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 76,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spring clip missing from n/s/r calliper

Pass 19 Apr 2025 71,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 66,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 59,881 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 4 Jun 2022 56,690 miles

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

covers + shield's fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 56,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers + shield's fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,034 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Gearbox has slight oil leak

N/s/f wheel is buckled

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2018 46,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake warning light is on dash

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Gearbox has slight oil leak

N/s/f wheel is buckled

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,009 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f shock has slight oil residue

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,434 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 34,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 30,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 30,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 May 2011 25,703 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 25,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,295 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 UKB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

LK05 UKB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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