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B10 WFR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 WFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,856 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,017 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 85,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,738 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,736 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,687 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,046 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,042 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 59,580 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,593 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,084 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 41,084 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,477 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 26,126 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front discs slightly corroded on braking surface

both front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front disc slightly corroded on outer braking surface

n/s/f tyre has a slice in outer part of tread pattern

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing slightly .

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,538 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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B10 WFR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B10 WFR, 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 B10 WFR registered?

B10 WFR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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