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K28 JBS

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,964 mi
Last recorded100,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 JBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 100,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 99,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 98,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 96,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 94,548 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,993 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,993 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,900 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,805 miles

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

engine cover, under cover, & sill covers fitted, also full under body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,805 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both sides. (1.7.2)

Front Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides. (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine cover, under cover, & sill covers fitted, also full under body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,493 miles

both front tyres perished

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,167 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,208 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 27,208 miles

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

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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K28 JBS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K28 JBS, 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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K28 JBS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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