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LK05 UNX

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 124,683 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 124,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 118,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,247 miles

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,462 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 105,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,005 miles

225/40/18/88w bridgestone

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

air filter mountings broken

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

offside front wheel arch liner inspection panels missing

very strong advisory that the rear gearbox crossmember is fractured (advise replacement asap )

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,260 miles

2 X inspection panels missing from offside front wheel arch liner

255/35/18 90w bridgestone

EML light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

lower front panel / radiator shroud damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,101 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 UNX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

LK05 UNX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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