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LX05 PVU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,776 mi
Last recorded66,776 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,467 miles

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

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

gearbox support bracket damage

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,458 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,948 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting bracket 80% cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess fouling suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inflated and reset tpms (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 63,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,136 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,136 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,055 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 47,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing Clip missing (3.5.1j)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 41,929 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on outer edge and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and Tyre perishing on outer edge and worn low on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2015 41,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on outer edge and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and Tyre perishing on outer edge and worn low on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,255 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broken

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 May 2011 26,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 26,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 22,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,221 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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LX05 PVU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

LX05 PVU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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