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AX05 NLN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,791 mi
Last recorded55,791 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 55,791 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,262 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 52,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,413 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,596 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake is slower to operate

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,935 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,709 miles

cover fitted over front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,492 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,492 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,204 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 NLN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AX05 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

AX05 NLN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is AX05 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 NLN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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