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A12 RGX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,307 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 113,307 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil on min

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,717 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 99,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake grabbing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 98,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,099 miles

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 95,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 84,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,497 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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A12 RGX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A12 RGX, 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 A12 RGX registered?

A12 RGX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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