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AU05 XXO

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,569 mi
Last recorded85,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XXO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,569 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 83,806 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded fronr to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 71,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,760 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 59,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2-2-1.6-2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2-2-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,856 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,311 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 33,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 32,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 31,574 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,389 miles

d.s.c warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 31,389 miles

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

d.s.c warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,445 miles

small leak o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,114 miles

all brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,947 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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AU05 XXO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU05 XXO, 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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AU05 XXO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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