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LV05 ZRT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,668 mi
Last recorded102,668 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,668 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust join bolts corroded / weak

Fail 20 Aug 2025 102,668 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust join bolts corroded / weak

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust join corroded / weak

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,859 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on, brake pad thickness ok

Fail 6 Jun 2023 93,852 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 88,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,486 miles

o/s head lamp misted

Fail 25 May 2021 85,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 80,508 miles

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

o-s rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Pass 28 May 2019 75,531 miles

slight damage n-s front tyre side wall

Fail 28 May 2019 75,531 miles

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

slight damage n-s front tyre side wall

Pass 11 May 2018 69,052 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 69,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,903 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rearward bushes (2.4.G.2)

full length undertray fitted

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,930 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,997 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 36,269 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 63,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 31,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 31,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 ZRT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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