CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ55 LCL

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,077 mi
Last recorded16,077 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 LCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 16,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 15,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 14,994 miles

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

brake servo vacuum hose partially collapsed

Pass 1 Sep 2021 14,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 14,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,081 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 14,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,779 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 13,779 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,194 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,792 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ55 LCL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJ55 LCL, 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

How do I check the history of NJ55 LCL?

You can check the full history of NJ55 LCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ55 LCL registered?

NJ55 LCL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is NJ55 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 LCL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ55 LCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ55 LCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.