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OU05 ZRR

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,991 mi
Last recorded42,991 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 42,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 41,512 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 41,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 40,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,996 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 39,076 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 39,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 34,096 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,770 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 32,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 31,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,774 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 29,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2014 27,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,353 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 ZRR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR registered?

OU05 ZRR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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