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LX05 BMV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 67,374 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing cuts expose cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing cuts expose cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to limit tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,352 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 67,532 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn between 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,081 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,204 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2013 41,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,777 miles

signs of wear/ pitting to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,046 miles

i)Front tyres outer tread edges (especially near side) worn thin.ii)Front Brake discs corroded.iii)Near side front roadwheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,926 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 2 Jun 2009 29,481 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,732 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,732 miles

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

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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LX05 BMV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LX05 BMV, 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 LX05 BMV registered?

LX05 BMV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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