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J33 DDP

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 59,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 59,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,328 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,827 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 56,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake inbalance 41%

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,510 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 35,510 miles

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

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 DDP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J33 DDP, 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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What year was J33 DDP registered?

J33 DDP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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