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MA05 DXP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DXP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 123,537 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 123,463 miles

Front Coolant leak tank ()

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 122,222 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,732 miles

both head lamps faded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,055 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 116,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 111,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 111,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,604 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2016 98,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,187 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,714 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,276 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,911 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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MA05 DXP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MA05 DXP, 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 MA05 DXP registered?

MA05 DXP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MA05 DXP safe to buy?

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