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RV05 XUZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,907 mi
Last recorded97,907 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XUZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,907 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak under gear box ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,322 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak under gear box ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 61,814 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear inner side light inoperitive

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

Pass 22 May 2014 59,579 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,419 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 43,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,995 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,084 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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RV05 XUZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV05 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

RV05 XUZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is RV05 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 XUZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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