CarVerify

Free Car Check

RL54 CXT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,515 mi
Last recorded192,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 CXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 192,515 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

signs of standing

Pass 25 Jul 2025 192,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

no reverse light

some play in steering detected

Fail 17 Jul 2025 192,499 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

no reverse light

some play in steering detected

Pass 8 Jul 2024 192,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some play detected in steering rack

steering wheel covering deteriorated

tpms light on

Fail 18 Jun 2024 192,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery dead

some wear and play detected in steering rack

steering wheel covering deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2023 187,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 187,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 174,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Some wear and deterioration detected in steering and suspension. Esp nearside steering rack and offside front lower arm bush

Fail 27 Jun 2022 174,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Some wear and deterioration detected in steering and suspension. Esp nearside steering rack and offside front lower arm bush

Pass 6 Jul 2021 159,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 141,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 141,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 124,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,354 miles

both head lamp lenses deteriorated, but still has a beam image

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,505 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low/bald at inner edges of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,864 miles

Air bag light on.

Both rear top mounts for shock absorbers worn.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Osr tyre outer and inner edges worn

osr tyre sidewall has kurb damage.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 29,864 miles

Air bag light on.

Both rear top mounts for shock absorbers worn.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Osr tyre outer and inner edges worn

osr tyre sidewall has kurb damage.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,088 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 25,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,196 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RL54 CXT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RL54 CXT, 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 RL54 CXT?

You can check the full history of RL54 CXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RL54 CXT registered?

RL54 CXT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is RL54 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 CXT shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL54 CXT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RL54 CXT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.