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MA05 LZC

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPS lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2023 64,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

TPS lamp on

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing split rim bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,730 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,541 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,821 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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MA05 LZC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA05 LZC, 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 MA05 LZC registered?

MA05 LZC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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