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VN05 LPA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,194 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION IN REAR BRAKING & SUSPENSION ITEMS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 63,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,227 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,259 miles

Headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lenses in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped:4213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped:4213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,549 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 55,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 55,169 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 26,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,734 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,734 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,566 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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VN05 LPA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN05 LPA, 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 VN05 LPA registered?

VN05 LPA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 May 2005.

Is VN05 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 LPA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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