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RF05 HUA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 HUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,629 miles

front hubs rusty

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,548 miles

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

o/s/f hub in a rusty condition

rear suspension in a rusty condition

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2023 71,259 miles

P3,,,225/40/18 X 4,,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC...

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 71,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

P3,,,225/40/18 X 4,,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC...

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,226 miles

...P3,,,,,,225/40/18 X 4,,,,,,,

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NSR & OSR VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,226 miles

...P3,,,,,,225/40/18 X 4,,,,,,,

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NSR & OSR VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SF & ALL SA;S(PLASTIC COVERS ) PLASTIC COVERS X 3 etc etc,,225/40/18 x 4,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,252 miles

225/40/18 X 4,,

EX HITTING SUPPORT BRACKET,,RED TPS DASH,,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF & SA'S/PLASTIC COVERS-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

manufacture undertrays fitted

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 May 2018 51,493 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brakes noisy when spun

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear steering and suspension components corroded

steering column cover in green cloth

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 49,059 miles

handbrake slightly imbalanced

n/s front and rear tyres wearing inner edge

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 3 May 2017 49,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake slightly imbalanced

n/s front and rear tyres wearing inner edge

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 May 2016 47,194 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

petrol cap rubber perishing

vehicle has been undersealed

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 7 May 2015 44,802 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 44,798 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and badly cracked in tread

offside front tyre cracked through tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,729 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,729 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,914 miles

front discs pitted

gearbox oil leak

rear discs grooved

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,047 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge of tread (raised tread pattern)

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge of tread (raised tread pattwern )

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm outer edge of tread (raised tread pattern)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,988 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,831 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 17,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 14,475 miles

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

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 HUA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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