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EF05 JDO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,030 mi
Last recorded97,030 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JDO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 97,030 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 95,151 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 90,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 88,080 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,386 miles

under-trays fitted

front brakes have uneven application

nearside rear [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

offside rear park brake lower effort

Fail 23 Apr 2021 82,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brakes have uneven application

nearside rear [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

offside rear park brake lower effort

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 77,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 74,052 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 74,052 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 69,593 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2017 63,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,160 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 51,152 miles

undersheild trays in good condition and protecting majority of chassis and floor.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,448 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,590 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 44,590 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,446 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2008 23,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,099 miles

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

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 JDO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

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

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