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NH54 WXV

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 99,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 99,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 79,060 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 72,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top shock mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,451 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and center pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

under covers fitted restricting view of other componets

Fail 1 Jun 2021 63,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and center pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

under covers fitted restricting view of other componets

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,777 miles

Coil springs of rear axle slightly different one to the other.

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, the rear ones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, the one that come along the chassis near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Getting deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Play on arm. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 54,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, the rear ones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, the one that come along the chassis near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Getting deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Play on arm. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The one that comes along the body to connect to axle hose, near connection. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slight play on arm. (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 43,309 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The one that comes along the body to connect to axle hose, near connection. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slight play on arm. (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 33,468 miles

All 4 tyres cracking not reaching cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 33,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres cracking not reaching cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,256 miles

both front tyres cracking not reaching cords

both rear tyres cracking not reaching cords

Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,223 miles

both front lower arm wishbone bushes slight movement

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,608 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer shoulders

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,869 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,686 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,809 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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NH54 WXV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NH54 WXV, 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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NH54 WXV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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