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RA05 UJC

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,837 mi
Last recorded56,837 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (225/45/17, 91W, RFT,) tyre 18 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (225/45/17, 91W, RFT,) tyre 18 yrs old) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,994 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 54,066 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 54,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 51,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 50,058 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 50,058 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 44,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 43,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,561 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 38,265 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 38,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,466 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,466 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 UJC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 RA05 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

RA05 UJC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RA05 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 UJC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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