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M20 CKF

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 CKF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,261 miles

engine oil leak...

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,881 miles

Front washer jets weak near limit for providing fluids to the screen

Fule cap seal perishing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,478 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear side to side pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance at 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,345 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 62,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,784 miles

1 front padslow 2 front os shock slight damp 3 os rear disc worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,768 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,578 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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M20 CKF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M20 CKF, 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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M20 CKF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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