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BK05 ZYC

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,379 mi
Last recorded81,379 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ZYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 81,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,422 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 57,422 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,453 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 49,452 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,504 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 37,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,072 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 13,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,224 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 ZYC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ZYC, 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 BK05 ZYC registered?

BK05 ZYC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 ZYC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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