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LT55 JVV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,402 mi
Last recorded50,402 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 50,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,238 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 47,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 44,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 40,662 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed underside (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,491 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 15,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,518 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 10,518 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LT55 JVV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT55 JVV, 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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What year was LT55 JVV registered?

LT55 JVV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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