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RE05 ZHH

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 132,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,485 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 119,911 miles

Front wiper don't fully park in park position

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front wiper blade juddering and smearing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

headlights and position lights will not extinguish when switched off via switch. all dipped, main and position lights working

Fail 10 Nov 2020 119,881 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 118,834 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 118,834 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 117,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 115,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,937 miles

advise rear drive shaft boot splittting

Fail 12 Apr 2016 109,418 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise rear drive shaft boot splittting

Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 100,361 miles

REAR O/S DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 3 May 2013 94,611 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 94,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,455 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO DO FULL INSPECTION DUE TO UNDER BODY COVERS

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,980 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,980 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,436 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 61,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,754 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 38,986 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,986 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 ZHH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHH, 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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RE05 ZHH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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