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C15 TAY

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear at brake calipers greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,057 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,872 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mtng both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,115 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 46,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 41,835 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,275 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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C15 TAY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C15 TAY, 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 C15 TAY registered?

C15 TAY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is C15 TAY safe to buy?

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