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RF05 EWP

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,807 mi
Last recorded22,807 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 22,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 22,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 22,563 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,926 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,413 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 20,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 12,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,864 miles

There is a small nick in the O/S front tyre inner sidewall protector.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,602 miles

Wiper blades are aged and hard, they only just meet the test requirements.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,424 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 EWP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RF05 EWP, 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 RF05 EWP registered?

RF05 EWP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is RF05 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 EWP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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