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LV05 PFU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,915 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 92,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on inner advice replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both front Headlamps have low light output

tpms indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 9 May 2024 88,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front headlamps have low light output

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit also advice replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil level low on min.

Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,274 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both headlights wet advise repair

headlights dull in operation

Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,178 miles

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

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))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both headlights wet advise repair

brake warning light on

headlights dull in operation

tpms light on

Pass 11 May 2022 76,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2022 76,782 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 76,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 75,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 74,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 71,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 68,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 68,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low offside stiff (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty as if car been stood for a while (3.5.1i)

headlight and wiring protective covers missing from offside front inner wheel arch liner

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,183 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,926 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2011 44,687 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,788 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 PFU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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