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RA05 KWU

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 62,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,907 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,781 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 56,759 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,427 miles

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,813 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2015 52,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,074 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,414 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,414 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 33,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 31,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,767 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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RA05 KWU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA05 KWU, 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 RA05 KWU registered?

RA05 KWU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is RA05 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 KWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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