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PIL 4185

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4185
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,942 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 70,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 68,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 65,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,393 miles

nearside front brake hanging on slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,095 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 48,897 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,135 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 43,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 32,749 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,915 miles

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

nearside outer sidelight not working,inner ok

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,356 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,919 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 14,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 14,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 12,500 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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PIL 4185 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PIL 4185, 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 PIL 4185 registered?

PIL 4185 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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