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YF05 LCT

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,579 mi
Last recorded98,579 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 96,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 76,795 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,636 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 72,500 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint rubber boot perished

o/s front brake binding very slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,231 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,770 miles

front brakes may require servising

near side front tyre low tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,150 miles

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

Nearside 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 15 May 2009 37,295 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 37,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front wiper blades are worn

Nearside 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 11 May 2009 37,293 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades are worn

Nearside 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 8 May 2008 27,274 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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YF05 LCT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF05 LCT, 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 YF05 LCT registered?

YF05 LCT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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