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RK05 UST

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UST
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides & across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,979 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,304 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,426 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 111,419 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,261 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,261 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,690 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,061 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,000 miles

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

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 UST is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

RK05 UST is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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