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T21 HOT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 HOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,332 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,166 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 70,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 69,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,586 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in n/s/f suspention arm inner bush

movement in o/s/f suspention arm inner bush

o/s/r brake flexi hose damaged slightly not showing any cords at time of test

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,145 miles

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

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

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

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 12 Apr 2010 43,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,008 miles

underside plastic covers fitted

vehicle has more than one vin due to being a bmw alpina multistage build

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,682 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,682 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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T21 HOT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T21 HOT, 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 T21 HOT registered?

T21 HOT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is T21 HOT safe to buy?

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