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ABZ 654

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,416 mi
Last recorded63,416 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 654
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 63,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,872 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 58,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,635 miles

Front Slight play in suspension arm bushes

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,974 miles

Very slight play in suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,474 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,831 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,227 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,690 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 21,690 miles

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

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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ABZ 654 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ABZ 654, 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 ABZ 654 registered?

ABZ 654 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is ABZ 654 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 654 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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