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VK05 UOA

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 106,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers to underside preventing full inspection (brake pipes etc)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside rear shock casing detached

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,962 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers to underside preventing full inspection (brake pipes etc)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside rear shock casing detached

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 88,421 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 88,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,291 miles

Covers obscuring underside components

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,728 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 80,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 80,123 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 74,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,463 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,748 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,748 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,179 miles

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,555 miles

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

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

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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VK05 UOA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK05 UOA, 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 VK05 UOA registered?

VK05 UOA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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