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S21 TCS

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 TCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,192 miles

Slight corrosion on front suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,589 miles

General corrosion Front and rear axle

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion Front and rear axle

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35zr19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust joints are all quite rusty

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2024 84,384 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread is splitting from side wall outer edge of the tyre 225/40zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35zr19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

all exhaust joints are all quite rusty

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 84,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,827 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,810 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,189 miles

3D number plates fitted front and rear

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,173 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

3D number plates fitted front and rear

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,572 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 31,877 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 May 2009 23,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,406 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre has damage to the outer wall but not reaching the ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2008 15,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S21 TCS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S21 TCS, 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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S21 TCS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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