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OO03 EBZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 EBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 100,154 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 27 Aug 2022 95,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi pipe to mount. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi to mount. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear damper bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,388 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2020 85,305 miles

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under covers fitted to car

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,226 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,516 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,375 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 38,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,920 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 18,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,341 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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OO03 EBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 OO03 EBZ, 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 OO03 EBZ registered?

OO03 EBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for OO03 EBZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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