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LT05 WGN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 113,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear at the rear along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,026 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear at the rear along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,564 miles

Headlamp aims poor brake pipes corroded slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 15 May 2019 97,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 97,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

OS handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 91,365 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along NSR chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 88,158 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,781 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,779 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 73,625 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 73,625 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,363 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes weak

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r and n/s/r strutt tops starting to seperate

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2012 63,363 miles

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

both front inner wishbone bushes weak

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r and n/s/r strutt tops starting to seperate

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2011 56,563 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 56,533 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,158 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 WGN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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