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AD54 HDS

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,440 mi
Last recorded96,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 96,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking heavily

Fail 14 May 2025 96,021 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking heavily

Pass 3 May 2024 95,306 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level only 50% illuminating (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,018 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One of two lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,647 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 89,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,717 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear longitudinal pipes near fuel tank to rear flexi hoses(2 pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,971 miles

Engine has a bad oil leak

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,230 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre deterioration cracks in tread area

Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,829 miles

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 18 Dec 2012 48,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 37,767 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 May 2009 32,614 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

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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AD54 HDS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD54 HDS, 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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AD54 HDS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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