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N4 OLC

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 OLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,814 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,089 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2012 43,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,773 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,713 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2008 22,688 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 22,688 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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N4 OLC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N4 OLC, 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

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What year was N4 OLC registered?

N4 OLC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is N4 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 OLC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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