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N85 KPP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,726 mi
Last recorded55,726 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 KPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 55,726 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,433 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 50,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 48,847 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 48,665 miles

slight corrosion underneath.

under treys fitted underneath.

Pass 26 May 2017 47,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 47,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner side of wheel (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 46,457 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Fail 19 May 2016 46,457 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 11 May 2015 44,426 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 43,490 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 43,490 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 42,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 40,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2011 35,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 30,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,143 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 26,091 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 19,553 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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N85 KPP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N85 KPP, 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 N85 KPP registered?

N85 KPP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for N85 KPP shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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