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LM05 AOK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,510 mi
Last recorded127,510 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AOK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 127,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 125,119 miles

Steering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2024 121,187 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 120,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2023 115,774 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,160 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT/2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT/2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak pipe /block leak.URGENT ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT/2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT/2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 107,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 107,806 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,206 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 90,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 78,664 miles

EML on

nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

some movement in both front lower wishbone ball joints

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,465 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN COULPLING

Fail 12 Jul 2010 67,465 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN COULPLING

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,510 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 13 Jun 2008 43,156 miles

Front exhaust mounting cracked

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

Wipers smearing

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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LM05 AOK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LM05 AOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM05 AOK registered?

LM05 AOK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LM05 AOK safe to buy?

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