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RE05 ZBF

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 98,370 miles

Rear slight surface corrosion on rear shock bodys

Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 97,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,660 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 96,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake house pip corroded.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,267 miles

gearbox showing signs of leakage

rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,126 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edges advise replacement

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2008 37,034 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 ZBF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

RE05 ZBF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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