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BK05 AYD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 89,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 85,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low fell off adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,327 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,728 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,014 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,014 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 69,668 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 69,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,555 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,056 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,547 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 50,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,239 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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BK05 AYD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BK05 AYD, 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 BK05 AYD registered?

BK05 AYD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BK05 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 AYD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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