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NM05 CVE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 CVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 141,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 138,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 135,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 133,277 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,457 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 120,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,656 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 105,359 miles

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

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 5 Feb 2015 102,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,425 miles

Front wheel rim distorted n/s and o/s

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,039 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake pads and discs worn

Front wheel rim distorted n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,252 miles

Advise rear brake pads and brake discs.

Both front wheel rims slihgt distortion

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,417 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,763 miles

Front brake pads near limit

Plastic covers on sills cannot check perscribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,585 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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NM05 CVE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NM05 CVE, 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 NM05 CVE registered?

NM05 CVE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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