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NJ05 WCA

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,946 mi
Last recorded117,946 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 WCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 117,946 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 117,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 116,593 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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,695 miles

All tyres cracked in the tread

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil and reduced dampening

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 110,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed split in intake pipe not allowing steady idle or constant rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

All tyres cracked in the tread

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil and reduced dampening

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 110,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 105,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 102,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,783 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,192 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 18 Nov 2014 85,378 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,457 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

slight dampness on front shock absorbers

some front brake imbalance

some wear in front lower ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,978 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,685 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,699 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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NJ05 WCA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ05 WCA, 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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NJ05 WCA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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