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GL05 XLN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 111,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 111,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 99,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipes to rear hoses & front part of outer front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 83,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front part of inner front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipes to rear hoses & front part of outer front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front parts of front to rears & pipe to o/s/r hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,862 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front parts of front to rears & pipe to o/s/r hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,176 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 79,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,062 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 60,308 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID bulbs fitted to a vehicle not suited for such. No Headlamp self levelling or cleaning devices fitted.

Registration plates are too small. Characters & font are correct.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID bulbs fitted to a vehicle not suited for such. No Headlamp self levelling or cleaning devices fitted.

Registration plates are too small. Characters & font are correct.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,669 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 XLN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLN, 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 GL05 XLN registered?

GL05 XLN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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