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LT05 TLX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,112 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 130,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,786 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 112,283 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 112,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

TPMS light active.

unable to check wheel bearings due to condition of discs.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,957 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,429 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,300 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 89,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,688 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,188 miles

slight wear in bottom arm ball joints/ unable to see rear springs fully/ front tyres wearing on edges/

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,356 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 TLX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT05 TLX, 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 TLX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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