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AD54 PKD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,776 mi
Last recorded68,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 68,776 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 68,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,458 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,051 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,304 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 63,301 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,661 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 61,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,522 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,419 miles

Amber Handbrake Warning Light On, Advise Further Investigation

Amber Stability Control Light On

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlights (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Disc's (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,538 miles

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch sticky, lubricated

covers & trays

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 51,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,863 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,436 miles

front brake pads look slightly low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,188 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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AD54 PKD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AD54 PKD, 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 AD54 PKD registered?

AD54 PKD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is AD54 PKD safe to buy?

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