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YB05 LHO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,947 mi
Last recorded92,947 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 84,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,823 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,900 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,250 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,804 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,125 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,978 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 35,870 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm keep check

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,937 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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YB05 LHO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YB05 LHO, 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 YB05 LHO registered?

YB05 LHO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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