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P17 DBD

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 May 2025 98,551 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2022 94,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,503 miles

Advise front disc pads are low but are just acceptable.

Advise slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Advise slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,823 miles

advise slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,954 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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P17 DBD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P17 DBD, 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 P17 DBD registered?

P17 DBD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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