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NA05 YBT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,587 mi
Last recorded134,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 YBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 134,587 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Advise All suspension been lowered

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder ZERO tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear ZERO tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer shock casings missing / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coolant leak Engine bay area ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 130,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device Cracked

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 125,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 125,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 120,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 120,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to check components under bonnet as unable to open

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 102,708 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone, rear bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low (2.5mm)/ worn inner tread edge

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)/ worn inner tread edge (225/45R17 91W)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low (2.5mm)/ worn inner tread edge

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)/ worn inner tread edge (225/45R17 91W)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 47,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres @ 3.0mm

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,823 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,369 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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NA05 YBT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NA05 YBT, 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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NA05 YBT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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