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HT05 VFR

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,519 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure

Fail 6 Jul 2026 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure

Pass 25 Jun 2025 102,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 102,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,166 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 99,165 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,957 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective At first down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 95,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective At first down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 91,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 88,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 83,162 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 82,863 miles

nsf lower arm back bush perished

osf lower arm back bush perished

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,061 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,665 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,731 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,731 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,255 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,971 miles

nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

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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HT05 VFR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HT05 VFR, 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 HT05 VFR registered?

HT05 VFR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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