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PA05 HNX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,526 mi
Last recorded53,526 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45VR17 WORN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S R WORN 2MM....O/S/R WORN 5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 53,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONTS HAVE NO IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45VR17 WORN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S R WORN 2MM....O/S/R WORN 5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 46,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,835 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel not spinning freely

undercover trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2017 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel not spinning freely

Offside Rear inner edge of tyre bald

undercover trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,940 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,218 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 14,218 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,110 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge. Rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge. Rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 8,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,410 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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PA05 HNX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PA05 HNX, 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 PA05 HNX registered?

PA05 HNX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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