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P1 BEP

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,794 mi
Last recorded54,794 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 BEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,575 miles

Both Rear Trailing Arm Corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,287 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,510 miles

Inner rim of N/S rear wheel distorted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 41,210 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Inner rim of N/S rear wheel distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight movement starting in both front lower ball joints

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,373 miles

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

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

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

very slight movement starting in both front lower ball joints

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,719 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,619 miles

O/S Front brake pads low + discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,767 miles

N/S front wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 18,767 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S front wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,198 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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P1 BEP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 P1 BEP, 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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P1 BEP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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