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LT05 TJU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,868 mi
Last recorded147,868 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TJU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 147,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 146,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning recommend new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 146,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on code read now ok (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning recommend new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 145,194 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 145,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2022 142,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 142,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 132,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 131,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump?? (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,735 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 124,735 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 120,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe at rear end near flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe at rear end near flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,707 miles

one of rear exhaust brackets are broken but system still supported

Fail 2 Jul 2015 118,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

one of rear exhaust brackets are broken but system still supported

Pass 27 May 2014 116,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 107,924 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 77,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,866 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 61,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,897 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,956 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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LT05 TJU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT05 TJU, 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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LT05 TJU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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