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RL05 WNE

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WNE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 63,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 63,617 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 63,115 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 63,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 62,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low and deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 62,784 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low and deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,581 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 59,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,665 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,665 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,926 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,114 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,506 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,486 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damagered

Fail 25 Jun 2008 39,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damagered

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,327 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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RL05 WNE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RL05 WNE, 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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RL05 WNE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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