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LS05 GFU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 GFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 52,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,541 miles

Front rubber servo pipe collapsed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 48,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front rubber servo pipe collapsed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 46,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 43,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,143 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,967 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,108 miles

o/s/r brake disc getting rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 16,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 16,779 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,995 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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LS05 GFU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LS05 GFU, 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 LS05 GFU registered?

LS05 GFU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is LS05 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 GFU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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