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EK05 ZDN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,472 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,200 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 18,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,118 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 8,871 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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EK05 ZDN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK05 ZDN, 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 EK05 ZDN registered?

EK05 ZDN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EK05 ZDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 ZDN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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