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MP05 RAF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP05 RAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,315 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 81,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 75,444 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,246 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 72,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil pressure sensor faulty, causing warning light on dash.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 70,899 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 67,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 65,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,691 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 61,698 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,728 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 6 May 2014 57,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,242 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 55,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2009
Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,625 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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MP05 RAF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MP05 RAF, 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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MP05 RAF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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