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LM05 FOT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,853 mi
Last recorded139,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 139,853 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 139,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 138,018 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 129,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,039 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,267 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 116,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 110,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 80,432 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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LM05 FOT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

LM05 FOT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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