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RN05 LCE

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,245 mi
Last recorded85,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 85,245 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 85,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 84,616 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 84,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 83,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 81,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 81,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,927 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 24 May 2018 78,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,651 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 23 Jan 2015 71,896 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,552 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,118 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 33,418 miles

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

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

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

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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RN05 LCE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RN05 LCE, 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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RN05 LCE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is RN05 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 LCE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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