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M90 DYB

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,884 mi
Last recorded80,884 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 DYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,901 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,660 miles

Central Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from interior mirror) ()

Offside Front Lower ( head lamp washer not working advise attention)

Fail 25 Sep 2019 74,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from interior mirror) ()

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

Offside Front Lower ( head lamp washer not working advise attention)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and deviod of tread in inner edge advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light washer not working advise attention

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,682 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and deviod of tread in inner edge advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light washer not working advise attention

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,890 miles

o/s n/s suspension tops deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,884 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault tcs light on (3.4.1c)

brake pad censor wire not conected n/s front

brake pad warning light on

o/s n/s suspension tops deteriorated

tpms light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,374 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,374 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,616 miles

tyre pressure moniter light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,423 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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M90 DYB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M90 DYB, 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 M90 DYB registered?

M90 DYB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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