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GJ05 CDE

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,493 mi
Last recorded81,493 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 CDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 81,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 78,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,089 miles

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

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

wet test.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,879 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,993 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,966 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,165 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,165 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear and both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,480 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 14,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GJ05 CDE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ05 CDE, 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 GJ05 CDE registered?

GJ05 CDE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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