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RE05 YWS

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,133 mi
Last recorded46,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,926 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 45,925 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2024 44,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 42,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,823 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,796 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,843 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,473 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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RE05 YWS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RE05 YWS, 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 RE05 YWS registered?

RE05 YWS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RE05 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 YWS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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