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AO05 CZT

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,170 mi
Last recorded96,170 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CZT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 199,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 199,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 198,539 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 197,448 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Front brake flexis cracked/perished

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Road springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 197,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Front brake flexis cracked/perished

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Road springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 195,950 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease and starting to corrode

Front brake flexis starting to crack

Front tyres wearing on edges (raised tread) advise replacement

Road springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 193,136 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and greased

Front tyres wearing on edge

Road springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 191,149 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and some covered in grease

Front brake discs corroded/wearing advise replacement

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Road springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 189,302 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 167,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 167,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 124,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,194 miles

O/S Handbrake performance lower than N/S

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,793 miles

brake discs have surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,588 miles

Screw in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,587 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Screw in the offside rear tyre

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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AO05 CZT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 CZT, 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 AO05 CZT registered?

AO05 CZT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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