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EJ05 UTS

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,304 mi
Last recorded47,304 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 UTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 47,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 47,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,077 miles

Front both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 39,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,358 miles

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

under shileds fitted to car

Fail 2 Nov 2017 36,358 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

under shileds fitted to car

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,576 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,987 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 11,128 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 UTS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 EJ05 UTS, 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

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What year was EJ05 UTS registered?

EJ05 UTS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is EJ05 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 UTS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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