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GJ05 GUK

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GUK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 110,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity joint severely deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 99,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,707 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 79,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,026 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 62,019 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,344 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,456 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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GJ05 GUK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GUK, 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 GJ05 GUK registered?

GJ05 GUK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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