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GU05 BZD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BZD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 85,464 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,460 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,823 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,071 miles

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

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)

bonnet catch suspect

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 63,402 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,854 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 56,139 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre deflation warning light on.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre deflation warning light on.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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GU05 BZD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU05 BZD, 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 GU05 BZD registered?

GU05 BZD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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