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DV05 XKF

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XKF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 79,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 79,090 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 77,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,806 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 74,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,670 miles

All four brake discs in poor condition

Both rear outer metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars across centre of tread

Offside front brake slightly tight

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,958 miles

All four brake discs in poor condition

Both rear outer metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars across centre of tread

Reverse light illuminates red

Fail 14 Aug 2018 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front discs in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars across middle of tread

reverse light showing red

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut outer side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut outer side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,480 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,228 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 43,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,513 miles

brake lineings to be checked all round.

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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DV05 XKF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 XKF, 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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DV05 XKF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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