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LS05 XJX

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,114 mi
Last recorded50,114 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,114 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,326 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,610 miles

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,180 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,936 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 38,936 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,026 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,026 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 May 2016 37,487 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 36,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 34,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,636 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,515 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,586 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,585 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,352 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 XJX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LS05 XJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS05 XJX?

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What year was LS05 XJX registered?

LS05 XJX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is LS05 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XJX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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