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AX05 AWY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AWY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 76,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,374 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,292 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 70,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,771 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,958 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,957 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,047 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,619 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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AX05 AWY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX05 AWY, 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 AX05 AWY registered?

AX05 AWY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is AX05 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 AWY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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