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DX05 XXC

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 98,161 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 93,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 87,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 87,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 86,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,521 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 72,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,191 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 67,191 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))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,826 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 64,826 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 61,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,074 miles

brake warning indicator staying on

plastic shields under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning indicator staying on

plastic shields under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,643 miles

brake warning light stays on indicating a fault

plastic shields under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 3 May 2016 59,644 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 56,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,043 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,344 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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DX05 XXC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DX05 XXC, 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 DX05 XXC registered?

DX05 XXC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is DX05 XXC safe to buy?

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