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A9 TYR

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests47 (39 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate83%

Mileage

59,677 mi
Last recorded59,677 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

39 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,230 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 59,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,681 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,798 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,811 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 58,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,658 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 59,658 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,918 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,918 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,984 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 46,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 41,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,169 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,167 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,517 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 31,517 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,290 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,170 miles

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

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

WARNING LIGHT ON (Tyre pressure?) checked tyres all round all have the same pressure

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,033 miles

Plastic and metal under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fuel and brake pipes fully

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 TYR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83%.

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 TYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 TYR registered?

A9 TYR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is A9 TYR safe to buy?

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