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N5 VTM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,476 mi
Last recorded42,476 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 42,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,430 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 35,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,759 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 33,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and side wall cut

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in outer wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 29,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,617 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,706 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.o/s/r 3mm,n/s/r 3.5mm.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,419 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 15,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N5 VTM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 N5 VTM, 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 N5 VTM registered?

N5 VTM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for N5 VTM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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