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AR04 ZZZ

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 89,741 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,374 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 76,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 68,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,404 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 63,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,866 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,339 miles

front brake disks corroded

under floor covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,338 miles

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

front brake disks corroded

under floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,956 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,541 miles

front and rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

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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AR04 ZZZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR04 ZZZ, 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 AR04 ZZZ registered?

AR04 ZZZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AR04 ZZZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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