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A9 JAP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 23,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 22,751 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 20,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 19,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,513 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 18,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 18,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,967 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,689 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 7,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 5,408 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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A9 JAP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A9 JAP, 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 A9 JAP registered?

A9 JAP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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