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J33 CDK

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,035 mi
Last recorded59,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CDK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 59,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,027 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 54,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side above suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,681 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking edges + between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 50,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,071 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 May 2019 42,985 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 42,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,380 miles

Rear tyres are lightly perished

Pass 10 May 2017 39,562 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2016 37,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,866 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 29,165 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,165 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,183 miles

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyer low inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2010 27,183 miles

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyer low inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,645 miles

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

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

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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J33 CDK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J33 CDK, 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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J33 CDK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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