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NH05 BVG

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 98,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,119 miles

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

suspension components has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2022 93,117 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 91,751 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,721 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,290 miles

Bonnet secondary lock sticking

Engine oil leaks

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,796 miles

Front brake pad depth getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pad depth getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,510 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

possbile oil leak also on gearbox

large nail sticking through n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

fuel cap seal perished

possbile oil leak also on gearbox

large nail sticking through n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,470 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,309 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 36,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,288 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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NH05 BVG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH05 BVG, 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 NH05 BVG registered?

NH05 BVG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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