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J23 RMK

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,728 mi
Last recorded96,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RMK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,728 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/plenty of life left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/plenty of life left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2024 96,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens is damaged as well. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to hose at rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to brake hose at rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes on NSR that go to front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexible pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over top of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,054 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes on NSR that go to front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexible pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over top of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,721 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease to 1st flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of arch to nsr and osr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease to 1st flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,721 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease to 1st flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In front of arch to nsr and osr pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease to 1st flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal pipes, particularly over diff and at rear of floor, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust manifold to front pipe flange nuts very corroded.

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,197 miles

Slight play front arm rear bushs rear brake pipes surface scale o/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing front and rear pads. Worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,036 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play front arm rear bushs rear brake pipes surface scale o/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing front and rear pads. Worn

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 57,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,760 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,625 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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J23 RMK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J23 RMK, 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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J23 RMK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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