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PJ05 DXT

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 84,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 84,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount securing washers corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount securing washers corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 84,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2024 84,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing nuts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,228 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,323 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,588 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,565 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,291 miles

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

Traction Warning light int comes on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,472 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,593 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,262 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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PJ05 DXT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 PJ05 DXT, 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 PJ05 DXT registered?

PJ05 DXT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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