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DN05 UET

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,095 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 104,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 104,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 100,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,560 miles

covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 96,580 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 92,629 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 92,422 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 92,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 89,469 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 16 May 2015 85,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 83,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,088 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,627 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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DN05 UET is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 DN05 UET, 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 DN05 UET registered?

DN05 UET is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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