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AV05 WDE

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2026 101,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R Section and End section (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R Section and End section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock Slightly Corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear shock correded

Offside Rear rear shock Corroded

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

Fail 4 May 2023 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear rear shock correded

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

Offside Rear rear shock Corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2022 71,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,812 miles

Nearside Front headlamp as water on inside of lens but not affecting the image

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 58,403 miles

Chips to screen

Front brake balance

Front exhaust down pipe joint corroding

n/s headlamp condensating

n/s/r tyre warning low

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes binding on slightly

Pass 26 May 2018 52,222 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 49,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,520 miles

EML on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,592 miles

cracks in o/s/r & n/s/f tyres no cords showing

Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,592 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cracks in o/s/r & n/s/f tyres no cords showing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF tyre wearing on edge

OSF tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,530 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,336 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,428 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 26,381 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,576 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,149 miles

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

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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AV05 WDE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV05 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 WDE registered?

AV05 WDE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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