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K26 SEE

2005 BMW Z4

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,410 mi
Last recorded87,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 SEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,410 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 87,410 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 86,318 miles

Front both head lamps faded

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

Offside Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 86,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp beam images faded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,272 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 85,272 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,968 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 83,297 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 82,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,221 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,680 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 64,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,606 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,569 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,431 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,283 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,283 miles

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,493 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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K26 SEE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K26 SEE, 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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K26 SEE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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