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A6 UFH

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UFH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,775 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 101,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 100,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,974 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 99,964 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,275 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,181 miles

Damage To Front Bumper & Lower Grill, Offside Rear Wheel Arch

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Tray Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Small Chip In Windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,181 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Both Front Tyre Treads Very Low On Both Edges

Damage To Front Bumper & Lower Grill, Offside Rear Wheel Arch

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Tray Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Small Chip In Windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,361 miles

front discs worn,both rear tyres nearing tread wear bars

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,021 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,574 miles

both front brake discs worn

water in offside headlamp

Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,574 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs worn

water in offside headlamp

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,820 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,894 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,960 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,886 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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A6 UFH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 UFH, 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 A6 UFH registered?

A6 UFH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is A6 UFH safe to buy?

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