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LN55 VFT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,383 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,049 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,140 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 64,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light illuminated

slight lift on both bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,824 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 24 Jul 2009 43,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,657 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 32,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LN55 VFT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LN55 VFT, 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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LN55 VFT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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