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ML05 OBR

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 108,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,760 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

intermittent fault n/s indicator flashing speed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,458 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,747 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,489 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 87,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,487 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,591 miles

play both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,665 miles

front brake pad/s getting low

ns handbrake slightly slow to increase

slight play in both front arm rear bushs

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,652 miles

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

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

front brake pad/s getting low

ns handbrake slightly slow to increase

slight play in both front arm rear bushs

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,444 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 40,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,706 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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ML05 OBR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ML05 OBR, 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 ML05 OBR registered?

ML05 OBR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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