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NU05 ETZ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 ETZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 56,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,650 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 54,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,789 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 50,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,481 miles

EXHAUST CAT TO SILENCER CLAMP BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION FRONT BUMP STOPS PERISHING BUT SECURE

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,895 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 35,895 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,394 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,394 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,974 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,310 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,940 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 23,938 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,288 miles

Advise engine mamagement light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,630 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,630 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2008 9,765 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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NU05 ETZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NU05 ETZ, 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 NU05 ETZ registered?

NU05 ETZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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