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H1 DRV

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,325 mi
Last recorded34,325 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 DRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 34,325 miles

Lower under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2025 33,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 33,078 miles

Lower under cover fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 32,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,302 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 30,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,114 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 26,759 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has very little resistance

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit 225/50/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 25,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit 225/50/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 22,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,755 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 9,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,603 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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H1 DRV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H1 DRV, 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 H1 DRV registered?

H1 DRV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is H1 DRV safe to buy?

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