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LR55 ZPN

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,987 mi
Last recorded81,987 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ZPN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,987 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Rear Disc Heatsheild Touching Slightly

Pass 27 May 2025 76,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 76,430 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,715 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 68,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,005 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not through to the cords

Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not through to the cords

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,205 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear and offside rear brake pips coverd with gress up

Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,349 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 3 Oct 2011 48,349 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 3 Nov 2010 43,115 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,939 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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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LR55 ZPN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR55 ZPN, 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 LR55 ZPN registered?

LR55 ZPN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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