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NX05 ZYY

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 ZYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 107,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,095 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,094 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,184 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,918 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,436 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,868 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,868 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,129 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,105 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,545 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,013 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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NX05 ZYY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NX05 ZYY, 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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NX05 ZYY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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