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LM05 SJY

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

140,934 mi
Last recorded140,934 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 SJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 140,934 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))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 140,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 135,515 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bonded rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bonded rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 130,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bonded rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bonded rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 19 Jan 2021 127,107 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,104 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,515 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. unable to all of pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. unable to see all of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,532 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 17 Nov 2016 99,273 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML light on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,307 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 96,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,789 miles

NS&OS front suspension wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorated.

NSF tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Plastic covers over outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

NS&OS front suspension wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorated.

NSF tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Plastic covers over outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,555 miles

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

deep cut in near side rear tyre

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge slightly

various cuts in near side front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,718 miles

rear top mounts starting to seperate

rear tyres worn on inner edges

small cuts in rear tyre treads

Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear top mounts starting to seperate

rear tyres worn on inner edges

small cuts in rear tyre treads

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,777 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,953 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 SJY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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