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ND05 VEP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,731 mi
Last recorded78,731 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 VEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,501 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,438 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2022 57,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 36,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,546 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,575 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,396 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 26,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,432 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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ND05 VEP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ND05 VEP, 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 ND05 VEP registered?

ND05 VEP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is ND05 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND05 VEP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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