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V17 JHB

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 JHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,474 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,057 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 96,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,255 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,717 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 77,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,521 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 43,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,653 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 20,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,365 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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V17 JHB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V17 JHB, 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 V17 JHB registered?

V17 JHB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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