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W200 LLD

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 LLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 107,043 miles

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2025 104,189 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed you have to lift door handle hard to open door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 101,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 99,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced pink (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,387 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 92,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,574 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,952 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,313 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,486 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,932 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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W200 LLD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W200 LLD, 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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W200 LLD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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