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MV55 LZW

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026

ganral under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023
Fail 15 Mar 2023

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 65,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,671 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 41,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,813 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,208 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,101 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 23,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,506 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 14 Oct 2010 17,635 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,006 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,709 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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MV55 LZW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MV55 LZW, 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 MV55 LZW registered?

MV55 LZW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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