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EK05 ZDR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,216 mi
Last recorded141,216 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZDR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 141,216 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/3518 deep cracking but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,011 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,306 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on n/s/f wear warning wire disconnected

Pass 20 Sep 2019 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 118,240 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,857 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush slight play

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,804 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 55,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,412 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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EK05 ZDR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

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

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