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BD05 YPK

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,588 mi
Last recorded77,588 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 77,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,045 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 67,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 59,000 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,766 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 55,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,909 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,558 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

N/s front headlamp washer damaged,advise repair or replacement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,953 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

N/s front headlamp washer damaged,advise repair or replacement

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,906 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,572 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,922 miles

Low tone horn not working

Rear number plate cracked, but still readable

Slight smear wiper blades

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,483 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,483 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 29,753 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,906 miles

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

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

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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BD05 YPK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc 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 BD05 YPK, 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 BD05 YPK registered?

BD05 YPK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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