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M8 EFJ

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 102,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have protected coating (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some suspension components corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,576 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipes could be better routed. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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 9 Aug 2017 85,716 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 81,771 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 81,610 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,267 miles

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

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

Unable to fully check brake pipes due to applied protection

Fail 18 Aug 2015 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear, at rear, beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear, at rear, beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Unable to fully check brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,145 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

tpms warning light on on dash

traction control light on on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,266 miles

Slight play at offside and nearside steering arms.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,569 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low

parking brake noisy

slight knock from steering

wiper linkage squeaking

Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,562 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low

parking brake noisy

slight knock from steering

wiper linkage squeaking

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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M8 EFJ 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 85.7%.

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 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 M8 EFJ, 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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M8 EFJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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