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RL05 WVC

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,386 mi
Last recorded63,386 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 63,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 60,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin close to brake pad sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin close to brake pad sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has a slight buckle to it

Pass 9 May 2022 56,951 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,792 miles

Covers underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of fuel and brake lines

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 56,126 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 54,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 54,584 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 53,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,985 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,581 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 49,581 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 47,977 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 47,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,912 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 37,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,779 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,561 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 20,790 miles

nearside front flexibl brake hose slightly twisted.

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 WVC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RL05 WVC, 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

How do I check the history of RL05 WVC?

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What year was RL05 WVC registered?

RL05 WVC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is RL05 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 WVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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