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J14 YRK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,619 mi
Last recorded131,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 131,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 128,063 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2025 128,063 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge, close to exposing ply or cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge, close to exposing ply or cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 121,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 116,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 112,141 miles

Exhaust noisy worn baffles - slight (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded - slight (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn slight - discs worn corroded (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on edge - slight (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box leaking oil mist - slight (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 112,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits forte emissions reducer treatment added - passed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy worn baffles - slight (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded - slight (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn slight - discs worn corroded (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on edge - slight (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil mist - slight (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,387 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,048 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears covered (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 89,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears covered (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,597 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 70,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 22 May 2013 57,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,898 miles

Front Tyres Cracking

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

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 12 Jun 2012 50,898 miles

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

Front Tyres Cracking

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

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 16 Jun 2011 47,810 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,998 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,073 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 YRK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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