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V29 LAD

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,337 mi
Last recorded51,337 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 LAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 50,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,001 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 49,001 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes have been under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,435 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes coated with under seal

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,883 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,881 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,202 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,161 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 25,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 26 Jul 2010 16,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,555 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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V29 LAD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V29 LAD, 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 V29 LAD registered?

V29 LAD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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