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CK05 UWS

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 UWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 21 Aug 2025 102,785 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 87,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 87,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,580 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 81,460 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 78,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,191 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 75,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,807 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,928 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,927 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,740 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,974 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,014 miles

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

engine under tray fited

slight oil leak on gear box

Fail 21 Oct 2009 27,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine under tray fited

slight oil leak on gear box

Fail 21 Oct 2008 21,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,130 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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CK05 UWS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 CK05 UWS, 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 CK05 UWS registered?

CK05 UWS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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