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RF54 XZL

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 XZL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin brake pipes slightly corroded at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 119,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,813 miles

Central exhaust slight blow

Front discs scroed

Front screen greasy/wipers poor

Nearside Front and n/s/r tyres chunks out of sidewalls

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,343 miles

Front both tyres cracking

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,581 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,839 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,176 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 89,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,392 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres void of tread on edges not measurable tread

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,180 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,169 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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RF54 XZL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RF54 XZL, 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 RF54 XZL registered?

RF54 XZL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 January 2005.

Is RF54 XZL safe to buy?

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