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KW05 KAT

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,185 mi
Last recorded117,185 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 KAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 117,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,946 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,610 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 102,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side front and O/S/F / water in side the head lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function BOTH SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABS NOT FUNCTIONABLE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 94,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre is heavily worn no cords exposed

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre is slightly worn

front inner brake pads getting low discs are corroded \worn

front shock absorbers are getting weak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,289 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,600 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge Offside front and rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,600 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge Offside front and rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 21,739 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 21,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 16,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 10,824 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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KW05 KAT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW05 KAT, 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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KW05 KAT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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