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LT05 TKN

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,278 mi
Last recorded79,278 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,278 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 79,276 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 74,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,422 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,083 miles

Exhaust system front pipe bolts corroded away, exhaust system may come loose but secure at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Noise found on steering lock to lock check, no cause seen at time of test, possible ball joint or top mount starting to seize

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,888 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight leak at gear box off side drive shaft oil seal?

various rear brake pipes rusting

various tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 69,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,449 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded round fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nuts missing on exhaust downpipe

Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,448 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded round fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nuts missing on exhaust downpipe

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,865 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,363 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 42,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,810 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 36,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,049 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 15,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,321 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 TKN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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