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W999 LEX

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,182 mi
Last recorded40,182 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 LEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 40,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,946 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,668 miles

light cracking to n/s rear tyre (2008 year)

light cracking to n/s&o/s front tyres (2007 year)

o/s rear tyre 2008 year

Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,433 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 36,771 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,297 miles

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2017 36,297 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,541 miles

all tyres perished/cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2016 35,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished/cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,193 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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W999 LEX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W999 LEX, 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 W999 LEX registered?

W999 LEX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is W999 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W999 LEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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