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RV05 HXP

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,008 mi
Last recorded125,008 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 HXP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,008 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight dim due to moisture in the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 116,070 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight dim due to moisture in the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 116,052 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,044 miles

em light on

Fail 5 Nov 2021 112,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

em light on

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

em light on

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 86,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

em light on

under covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 74,455 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 74,455 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,307 miles

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE LIMITS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,812 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED THRUOUT

Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,204 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 67,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 42,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,525 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 15,210 miles

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

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

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 HXP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RV05 HXP, 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 RV05 HXP registered?

RV05 HXP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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