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KA05 FPP

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,269 mi
Last recorded189,269 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 189,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 184,441 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres worn, nearing wear bars

Fail 10 Dec 2024 184,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres worn, nearing wear bars

Pass 19 Dec 2023 179,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes, and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 178,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes, and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs very worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads very worn, approx 3mm left. Nearing wear sensor

some play/ wear to offside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Dec 2022 167,442 miles

front pads getting low/ discs worn and lipped

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear pads getting low/ discs worn and lipped

some slight wear to both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit, also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 155,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit, also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 148,701 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, nearing limit

offside front drop link boots poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, nearing wear bars

Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 132,997 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear outer cv joint housing leaking grease

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald at inner edges.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,210 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald at inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,701 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 88,699 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 84,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,328 miles

2 small stone chips in windscreen in A zone

the n/s/f wheel has a slight distortion on the inner rim

the n/s/r wheel has a slight distortion on the inner rim

the rear brake pads are nearing wear limits

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,796 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,796 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,123 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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KA05 FPP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 KA05 FPP, 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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KA05 FPP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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