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OE05 PVY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,385 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank towards engine (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2024 108,385 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank towards engine (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,461 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 103,461 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 95,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high low wear to shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high low wear to shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Fail 5 May 2021 95,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high low wear to shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high low wear to shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,174 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2019 93,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,111 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear suspension top mounts are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear suspension top mounts are soft

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pads are low

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,332 miles

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

N/s/f track rod end has slight play

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,332 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

N/s/f track rod end has slight play

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,684 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,137 miles

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2013 57,731 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,574 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,866 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,597 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,291 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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OE05 PVY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE05 PVY, 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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OE05 PVY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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