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PG05 AWF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 AWF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2025 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Fail 10 Oct 2023 82,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 77,626 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 77,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 77,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,584 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,083 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,524 miles

rear exhaust silencer baffle insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,457 miles

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

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

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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PG05 AWF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PG05 AWF, 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 PG05 AWF registered?

PG05 AWF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is PG05 AWF safe to buy?

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