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MF05 XPE

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 79,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,949 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,008 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 52,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,993 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 39,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 32,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,844 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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MF05 XPE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MF05 XPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF05 XPE?

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What year was MF05 XPE registered?

MF05 XPE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is MF05 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 XPE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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