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GL05 MHM

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MHM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 44,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,958 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 37,958 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 30,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,134 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 23,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,018 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 18,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,072 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 14,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,937 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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GL05 MHM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GL05 MHM, 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 GL05 MHM registered?

GL05 MHM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is GL05 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 MHM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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