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CG05 MLG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG05 MLG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 70,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,426 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 59,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,499 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 43,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,119 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,073 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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CG05 MLG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CG05 MLG, 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 CG05 MLG registered?

CG05 MLG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is CG05 MLG safe to buy?

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