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J3 DAC

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,027 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 68,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 65,213 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust bracket cracked,exhaust secure

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,940 miles

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

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

dsc light on dash

Fail 3 Jul 2019 62,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

dsc light on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,409 miles

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

middle section exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust secure

slight exhaust gas leak from joining sleeve

Fail 4 Jul 2018 61,409 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

middle section exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust secure

slight exhaust gas leak from joining sleeve

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,015 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 59,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,347 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,234 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,839 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,615 miles

advise eml on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine MIL light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,923 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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J3 DAC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red 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 J3 DAC, 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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J3 DAC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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