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KA05 JXH

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 JXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 143,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 144,098 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 144,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 142,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 141,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 141,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 139,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 137,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 135,272 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,407 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 133,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 130,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 122,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 80,513 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 JXH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KA05 JXH, 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 KA05 JXH registered?

KA05 JXH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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