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LY05 RTU

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,205 mi
Last recorded96,205 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 RTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 96,205 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 96,202 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 90,863 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS

Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN RUN AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,833 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS DAMAGED ............

CORROSION PRESENT TO ALL BRAKE PIPES ..........

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,784 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER WALLS DAMAGED ............

CORROSION PRESENT TO ALL BRAKE PIPES ..........

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE RUBBING ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ....

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,044 miles

FRONT DISCS/PADS ..........

OIL LEAK PRESENT ............

Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,060 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 80,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE .......... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 76,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 76,155 miles

Emissions not tested WATER LEAK ON ENGINE ... (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,057 miles

front disc pads low .....

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,122 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,082 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 51,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,769 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,045 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,194 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 RTU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LY05 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

LY05 RTU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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