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C11 BJO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,742 mi
Last recorded58,742 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 BJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 58,742 miles

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2026 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 58,095 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension Age Related Corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2025 58,095 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension Age Related Corrosion

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,948 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 57,430 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 57,430 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,304 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 53,425 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low about 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 18 May 2019 53,424 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet doesnt open (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low about 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 16 May 2018 51,635 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 51,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 May 2017 51,365 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,293 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 50,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,420 miles

headlight wahers not spraying

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 27,470 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2011 23,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,671 miles

nearside seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,943 miles

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

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

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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C11 BJO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C11 BJO, 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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C11 BJO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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