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RL54 DUV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 116,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 108,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,820 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 108,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,790 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,051 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light showing on dash board

Engine oil level was on Minimum at time ot test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear shock absorber outer dust cover has dropped

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket showing signs of a weld fracture

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 83,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light showing on dash board

Engine oil level was on Minimum at time ot test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear shock absorber outer dust cover has dropped

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket showing signs of a weld fracture

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,241 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2012 78,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,001 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,414 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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RL54 DUV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DUV, 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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RL54 DUV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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