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GU05 AYS

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,297 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 106,276 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,040 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,910 miles

Brake pad warning light ON

T.P.M.S light ON

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2022 105,910 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pad warning light ON

T.P.M.S light ON

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,830 miles

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating/perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2020 102,960 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 102,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,799 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,801 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,030 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn (3-3.5MM)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 87,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn (3-3.5MM)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,436 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,868 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel system cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,960 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,960 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,349 miles

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

knock from nearside and offside front tie rod joints

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn closer examination recomended asap

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,678 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,166 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,166 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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GU05 AYS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GU05 AYS, 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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GU05 AYS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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