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GD05 CDU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,066 mi
Last recorded130,066 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 CDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 130,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,387 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 121,387 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 4 Sep 2023 120,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 110,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 101,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 94,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 5 May 2018 90,166 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 88,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 83,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front p bushes have slight movment

Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,141 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2013 75,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,842 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust pipe bracket cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,039 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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GD05 CDU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GD05 CDU, 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 GD05 CDU registered?

GD05 CDU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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