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HX05 XJD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,239 mi
Last recorded116,239 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XJD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 116,234 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 116,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 112,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted friction material seperated from back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FRONT TO REAR AND LEFT TO RIGHT strong advise to investigate further (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corrode to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,242 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,757 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated close to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,140 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,187 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,438 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,267 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,781 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,479 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,935 miles

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

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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HX05 XJD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HX05 XJD, 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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HX05 XJD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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