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CMZ 422

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 422
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 97,106 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 95,976 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 86,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 86,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 85,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,849 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,027 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 72,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,312 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,672 miles

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

all brake discs rusting.

Pass 11 May 2011 28,733 miles

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

Underside of vehicle covered in plastic, making certain aspects of m.o.t impossible

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,426 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing edges off

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,270 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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CMZ 422 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CMZ 422, 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 CMZ 422 registered?

CMZ 422 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is CMZ 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMZ 422 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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