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EF05 AYU

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 94,190 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 6 Apr 2024 92,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 89,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 87,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 84,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 82,104 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 58,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,508 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tyre tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,598 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,752 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 30,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 22,553 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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EF05 AYU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EF05 AYU, 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 EF05 AYU?

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What year was EF05 AYU registered?

EF05 AYU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is EF05 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 AYU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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