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LS05 ORN

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,821 mi
Last recorded140,821 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ORN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,976 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,078 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,082 miles

Inner Edges Of Both Front Tyres Slightly Distorted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 113,082 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Inner Edges Of Both Front Tyres Slightly Distorted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,807 miles

Both Rear Plastic Shock Covers Adrift

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 102,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both Rear Plastic Shock Covers Adrift

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit ,In Centre Of Tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,392 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 56,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,571 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 ORN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

LS05 ORN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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