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HJ05 YPD

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YPD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,040 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,851 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damping affected. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 73,728 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damping affected. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 71,573 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,990 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,149 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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HJ05 YPD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ05 YPD, 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 HJ05 YPD registered?

HJ05 YPD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 YPD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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