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EJ05 BYC

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,817 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 66,810 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2023 53,317 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 44,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower and offside front upper perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 44,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***deep cut in tread area*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***deep cut in tread area*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated ***Parking brake warning device staying on amber/not going out when parking brake is released*** (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 42,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,789 miles

Both rear tyres perished but no cords showing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,296 miles

Oil leak/s

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,844 miles

Both front wiper blades not very effective

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 18 Oct 2011 19,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 13,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,835 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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EJ05 BYC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc 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 EJ05 BYC, 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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EJ05 BYC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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