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TJI 8516

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 8516
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,506 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,284 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,101 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 89,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,674 miles

Undertrays

Engine Covers

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,475 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 86,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,106 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,277 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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TJI 8516 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TJI 8516, 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 TJI 8516 registered?

TJI 8516 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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