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RN05 TAY

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,716 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,019 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 41,001 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 40,193 miles

Nearside Front ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING NOT EFECTING BRAKE PERFORMANCE

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 38,087 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,968 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,860 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,856 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,750 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 24,956 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2008 180,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,980 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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RN05 TAY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN05 TAY, 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 RN05 TAY registered?

RN05 TAY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is RN05 TAY safe to buy?

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