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GK05 UUA

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,190 mi
Last recorded147,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 147,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 147,123 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 144,498 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,595 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2021 134,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber weak

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,455 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,689 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 82,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear and offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,145 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,477 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,065 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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GK05 UUA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK05 UUA, 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 GK05 UUA registered?

GK05 UUA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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