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GY05 AYW

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,146 mi
Last recorded97,146 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,146 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 97,146 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 88,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,125 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 83,125 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 74,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 69,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 9 Apr 2019 67,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,372 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 65,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,128 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,875 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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GY05 AYW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY05 AYW, 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 GY05 AYW registered?

GY05 AYW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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