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AJ05 KNZ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,259 mi
Last recorded65,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KNZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 65,259 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 58,460 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Dec 2024 58,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,079 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,615 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 43,615 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,581 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,732 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,083 miles

slight play front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2015 39,080 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,580 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 38,315 miles

All visable brake pads worn low and should be replaced during next service or sooner

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,315 miles

All visable brake pads worn low and should be replaced during next service or sooner

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,049 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,548 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 15 Jun 2009 32,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,950 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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AJ05 KNZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ05 KNZ, 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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AJ05 KNZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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