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VGZ 4251

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,875 mi
Last recorded57,875 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 4251
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 55,640 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 55,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,961 miles

front n/s brake pads 75% worn o/s pads 805 worn.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5-3.0mm in central 3/4 tread.

tyres front n/s and o/s wearing inner edge check tracking.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VGZ 4251 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VGZ 4251, 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 VGZ 4251 registered?

VGZ 4251 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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