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LY05 ODP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ODP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 98,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ Fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 81,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective gear box exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 66,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,192 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,973 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,940 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,879 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,976 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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LY05 ODP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY05 ODP, 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 LY05 ODP registered?

LY05 ODP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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