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MT05 OSP

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,651 mi
Last recorded46,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OSP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,651 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 46,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output is not seriously reduced

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 46,098 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output is not seriously reduced

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,689 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 30,689 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 30,246 miles

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,158 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light centre (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,837 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2019 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Both front headlamp's deteriorated, emitted light not affected

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,039 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 24,039 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 22,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,699 miles

advise offside front wishbone bush

Fail 16 Jul 2014 21,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise offside front wishbone bush

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,241 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 21,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 12,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,742 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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MT05 OSP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT05 OSP, 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 MT05 OSP registered?

MT05 OSP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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