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J14 YMR

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 126,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,440 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 120,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 111,345 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 111,345 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 109,857 miles

Both front wheels bent

Both lower suspension arm heel bushes have play in

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

Fail 17 May 2018 109,857 miles

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

Both front wheels bent

Both lower suspension arm heel bushes have play in

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,908 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 100,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre brake light partially out

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 88,151 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2016 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 63,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 51,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 46,835 miles

front brake pads appear low

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

both front suspention arm rear bushes advanced wear

n/s rear brake disc advanced corrosion

rear number plate poor

Fail 25 May 2012 46,817 miles

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

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

both front suspention arm rear bushes advanced wear

front brake pads appear low

n/s rear brake disc advanced corrosion

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 May 2011 31,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 31,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,579 miles

front number plate delaminating but still readable

Fail 1 Jun 2010 17,579 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating but still readable

Pass 26 May 2009 12,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,036 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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J14 YMR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J14 YMR, 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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J14 YMR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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