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RV05 BHE

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 BHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,778 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,554 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,527 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2017 57,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,661 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 30,076 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 27,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 18,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,984 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 12,955 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RV05 BHE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV05 BHE, 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

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What year was RV05 BHE registered?

RV05 BHE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is RV05 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 BHE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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