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J999 OBR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,777 mi
Last recorded125,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 125,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,721 miles

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 20 Sep 2010 27,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,008 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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J999 OBR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J999 OBR, 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 J999 OBR registered?

J999 OBR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is J999 OBR safe to buy?

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