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RK05 TZW

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,609 mi
Last recorded94,609 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 TZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 94,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 22 Jul 2023 94,451 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 94,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

front fog lights not working

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

front fog lights not working

Pass 1 May 2020 85,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,839 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,173 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

near side front headlamp lens misty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,008 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,007 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,275 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,496 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,491 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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RK05 TZW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK05 TZW, 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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What year was RK05 TZW registered?

RK05 TZW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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