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LV05 EKD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 EKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 85,198 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 May 2024 79,124 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BONNET WONT OPEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 69,683 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 66,315 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,363 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 61,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,898 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 57,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 55,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 52,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,021 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,021 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,411 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,482 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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LV05 EKD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LV05 EKD, 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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LV05 EKD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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