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MK05 PTY

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 PTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,099 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,113 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both main and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, both main and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,325 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,853 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring components.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,842 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread feathering causing possible road noise. (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays obscuring components.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,853 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring components.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,883 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,883 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

nearside rear tyre badly distorted

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear pads wearing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,684 miles

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)

condensation in n/s headlamp.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,145 miles

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

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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MK05 PTY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 MK05 PTY, 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 MK05 PTY registered?

MK05 PTY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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