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B9 MOU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests42 (32 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MOU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

32 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 113,943 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 113,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 23 Jul 2024 111,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 111,387 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 111,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 108,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 108,342 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,039 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 103,035 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 105,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 98,796 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 102,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 99,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 99,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in outer edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in outer edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nearside rear heat shield loose on one side

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 96,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nearside rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn/cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 94,242 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,907 miles

rear exhaust back box mounting broken but still supported

Pass 19 May 2017 91,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,282 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 68,276 miles

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

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail Engine/gearbox mountings (6.1.D.1b)

Slight wheel bearing noise from rear

Pass 23 May 2016 88,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,820 miles

engine management lamp on

front pads wearing

front suspension arm rear bushes wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,613 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 77,552 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,114 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 27,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,662 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,736 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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B9 MOU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B9 MOU, 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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B9 MOU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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