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KG05 YJO

2005 BMW Z4

Purple Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 107,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2025 104,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 100,389 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 100,367 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 100,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to being stood for long period (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 99,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,323 miles

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,842 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,274 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,174 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,472 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,989 miles

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

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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KG05 YJO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Purple with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KG05 YJO, 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 KG05 YJO registered?

KG05 YJO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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