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LV05 EKH

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 EKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 64,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 61,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,945 miles

advise damp on offside and nearside front shocks

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,423 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,135 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 EKH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LV05 EKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 EKH registered?

LV05 EKH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is LV05 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 EKH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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