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KJ05 ZMZ

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,684 mi
Last recorded48,684 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush some play

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush some play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s +o/s ()

Pass 10 May 2025 47,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,920 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 41,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 38,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,421 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,592 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,880 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,422 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2009 30,422 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 24,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KJ05 ZMZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KJ05 ZMZ, 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 KJ05 ZMZ registered?

KJ05 ZMZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ05 ZMZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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