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CE05 XRD

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,780 mi
Last recorded110,780 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XRD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 110,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2023 109,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear under plastic cover on floor (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe to centre pipe securing nuts corroded away

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,738 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 107,447 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,371 miles

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

auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2019 104,370 miles

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

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

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 102,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 95,717 miles

(both) front headlamp(s) misty

(both) front tyre(s) have small cut(s) in sidewall

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perished

minor chip(s) in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear brake disc is in a poor condition

Fail 19 May 2015 95,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

(both) front headlamp(s) misty

(both) front tyre(s) have small cut(s) in sidewall

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perished

minor chip(s) in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

nearside rear brake disc is in a poor condition

Pass 13 May 2014 82,740 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 71,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside handbrake effort is weak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,355 miles

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

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

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)

off side front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 30,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

off side front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,378 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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CE05 XRD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CE05 XRD, 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 CE05 XRD registered?

CE05 XRD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CE05 XRD safe to buy?

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