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LY05 ODV

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ODV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 86,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 86,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,704 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside pipes into flexi slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,221 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both rear drive shafts are slightly corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,934 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,626 miles

Both front tyres have slight flat spots on inner tethers

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,626 miles

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Both front tyres have slight flat spots on inner tethers

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,060 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,605 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 ODV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

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

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