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H9 EDP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,344 mi
Last recorded83,344 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 EDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,344 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 83,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x4 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,765 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear near limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear near limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 71,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 71,133 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed rdge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 69,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,466 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 65,167 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 59,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 52,834 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 52,833 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,661 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 40,800 miles

FRONT PADS ARE WORN (JUST WITHIN LEGAL MINIMUM)......Thanx...

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,524 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,227 miles

a.o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner egde

Fail 14 Apr 2008 25,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

a.both rear tyres under 3mm

a.o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner egde

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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H9 EDP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H9 EDP, 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 H9 EDP registered?

H9 EDP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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