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B4 TDS

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,018 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 82,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 81,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,056 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,056 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,817 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,658 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,658 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,857 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 63,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 49,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,510 miles

very minor scratches present in centre of windscreen outside of zone "A

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,397 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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B4 TDS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 TDS, 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 B4 TDS registered?

B4 TDS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is B4 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 TDS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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