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KF05 BMW

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,602 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 109,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nylon exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,972 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 108,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,831 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,418 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,613 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,687 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 36,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 36,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,536 miles

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

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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KF05 BMW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KF05 BMW, 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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KF05 BMW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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