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RF05 EVL

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 88,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints to catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to sidewall- more inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18- cuts to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19- through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18- inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,383 miles

Front both front badly worn edges and cracking in tread

Fail 12 Feb 2021 70,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both front badly worn edges and cracking in tread

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,642 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 65,737 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 65,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front disc pitted and scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear disc pitted and scored but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front disc pitted and scored but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear disc pitted and scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,992 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,949 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 59,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS mirror broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 31,220 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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RF05 EVL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RF05 EVL, 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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RF05 EVL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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