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SP05 JWA

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,880 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,806 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake backing plates rattle.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 74,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top. (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake backing plates rattle.

Pass 2 May 2019 71,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine lamp on.full undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,497 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front. (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine lamp on.full undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower. (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on.full undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower. (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on.full undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 May 2016 57,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2014 54,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,864 miles

front exhaust mount fractured

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,761 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside park brake slight low effort

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,346 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,375 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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SP05 JWA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SP05 JWA, 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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SP05 JWA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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