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CA05 NSZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,791 mi
Last recorded84,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,791 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 May 2025 82,315 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Fail 13 May 2025 82,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 82,264 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear trye cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,303 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,756 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,145 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 69,144 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,484 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,980 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,965 miles

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

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

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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CA05 NSZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA05 NSZ, 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 CA05 NSZ registered?

CA05 NSZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is CA05 NSZ safe to buy?

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