2005 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · LM05 FGU
2005 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 88,104 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 FGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 88,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 FGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW Z4 (LM05 FGU) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
LM05 FGU Mileage History
- 06/03/202384,053 mi
- 14/03/202384,060 mi+7 mi
- 03/05/202485,795 mi+1,735 mi
- 23/06/202688,103 mi+2,308 mi
- 03/07/202688,104 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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