CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA05 MJY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,688 mi
Last recorded35,688 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 35,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 33,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,244 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 28,240 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,013 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,682 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA05 MJY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA05 MJY, 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

How do I check the history of EA05 MJY?

You can check the full history of EA05 MJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA05 MJY registered?

EA05 MJY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is EA05 MJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 MJY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA05 MJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA05 MJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.