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GK04 BMW

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,021 mi
Last recorded33,021 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,021 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 33,017 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 31,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 30,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 30,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,509 miles

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,063 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,879 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,489 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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GK04 BMW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK04 BMW, 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 GK04 BMW registered?

GK04 BMW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is GK04 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK04 BMW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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