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HV05 OZH

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OZH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,622 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 114,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,784 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside

Front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Minor chips to windscreen

down pipe to centre section joint of exhaust blowing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,784 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside

Front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Minor chips to windscreen

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

down pipe to centre section joint of exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 105,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer fluid only just getting to screen

Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,487 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer fluid only just getting to screen

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have edges wear

exhaust system corroded at front section join

nearside wiper blade judders and leaves light lines

offside rear shock absorber top dirt cover detatched from its mounting

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,548 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,102 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 34,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,043 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,235 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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HV05 OZH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HV05 OZH, 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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HV05 OZH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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