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HC05 NUT

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,908 mi
Last recorded52,908 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 NUT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 52,908 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,346 miles

Front exhaust joints corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,760 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 46,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,879 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding

tpm light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 42,819 miles

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

eml on

offside rear brake disc corroding

tpm light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,849 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,773 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,236 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

uneven wear on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,549 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,578 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,391 miles

slight sweat from nearside front strut

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,413 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,944 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,867 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 12,867 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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HC05 NUT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HC05 NUT, 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 HC05 NUT registered?

HC05 NUT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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