CarVerify

Free Car Check

KC05 BMO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,532 mi
Last recorded81,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust on front brake discs, appears lack of use.

Surface rust on rear brake discs, appears lack of use.

Tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,433 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight pattern slightly obscured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 71,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,702 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,982 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,084 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 32,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,363 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,459 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2012 25,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,597 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 20,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,701 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 14,632 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KC05 BMO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KC05 BMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KC05 BMO?

You can check the full history of KC05 BMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KC05 BMO registered?

KC05 BMO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is KC05 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 BMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC05 BMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KC05 BMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.