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LS05 OTJ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 80,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,549 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel damaged (Possibly cracked)

Fail 10 Jul 2025 77,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel damaged (Possibly cracked)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,779 miles

chip to screen 'b'

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,743 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

some movement on nearside and offfside lower ball joint rubber sections

some movement on nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,068 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,707 miles

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,415 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 OTJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

LS05 OTJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LS05 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 OTJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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