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GU05 XHE

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 54,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,669 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 50,669 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,615 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 3/4 worn-------------

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,437 miles

n/s rear tyre getting very low

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,024 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,506 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,002 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,444 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 XHE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XHE, 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 GU05 XHE registered?

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

Is GU05 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 XHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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