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B22 PMA

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,567 mi
Last recorded68,567 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 PMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,217 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 67,217 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,527 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 66,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 65,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,537 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,537 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,788 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,989 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,989 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 26,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,467 miles

rear discs corroded atten n/s handbrake

Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded atten n/s handbrake

Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,468 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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B22 PMA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B22 PMA, 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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What year was B22 PMA registered?

B22 PMA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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