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ST05 VNW

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,174 mi
Last recorded59,174 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VNW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 59,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 57,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 55,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,447 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 26 May 2022 51,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 51,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 51,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid contaminated (not excessively)

tyre pressure monitoring system red warning light staying on

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,737 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,737 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,534 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 48,673 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,590 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,203 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,980 miles

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 8 Jun 2009 22,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,556 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,553 miles

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

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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ST05 VNW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 VNW, 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 ST05 VNW registered?

ST05 VNW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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