CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV05 YMJ

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YMJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,483 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight grease leak from O/S CV boot

Fail 25 Feb 2026 78,483 miles

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

Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight grease leak from O/S CV boot

Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,408 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,430 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,272 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,274 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Feb 2022 69,186 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,603 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,249 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,592 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 49,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,809 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit and badly perrished

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,335 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,335 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFF SIDE STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT SPLIT IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,891 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 18,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,023 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV05 YMJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 YMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV05 YMJ?

You can check the full history of BV05 YMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV05 YMJ registered?

BV05 YMJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YMJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV05 YMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV05 YMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.