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EF05 EXS

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EXS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 63,703 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,769 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 59,769 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 58,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 45,688 miles

Offside Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,921 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 41,944 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 May 2016 41,937 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2015 38,847 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,195 miles

nearside rear spring broken at extreme end

Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,885 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 EXS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EXS, 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 EF05 EXS registered?

EF05 EXS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is EF05 EXS safe to buy?

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