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OU05 VZX

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 99,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 99,570 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,975 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 96,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusted near limit above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake lower reading

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency near limit

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,893 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,551 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 81,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,645 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 79,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,131 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 78,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML Light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 76,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,886 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,594 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,219 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to see all brake & fuel pipes due to plastic covers.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,288 miles

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 15 Oct 2009 38,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,806 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,806 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 38,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front pads getting worn

advise slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,861 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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OU05 VZX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OU05 VZX, 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 OU05 VZX registered?

OU05 VZX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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