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VE05 RJX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 112,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailer arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn more on inside edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn more on inside edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,001 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,156 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,108 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,108 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,258 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,767 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 32,763 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 32,763 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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VE05 RJX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE05 RJX, 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 VE05 RJX registered?

VE05 RJX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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