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LM54 BHE

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 BHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front's and rear's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside droplets of water in headlamp

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 95,754 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,038 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 93,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,339 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,947 miles

Engine light on dash

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,947 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,503 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

both front suspension arm outer ball joints have slight play

both front wishbone rear bushes are weak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,987 miles

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

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

front n/s and o/s wishbone rear bush is weak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,487 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,486 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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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LM54 BHE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM54 BHE, 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 LM54 BHE registered?

LM54 BHE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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