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LM05 APY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,214 mi
Last recorded83,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 APY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 69,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 59,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 45,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 May 2016 43,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,539 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,539 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,577 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,868 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 27,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,333 miles

nearside front outer wall cut

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 APY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM05 APY, 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 LM05 APY registered?

LM05 APY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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