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W111 WHR

2005 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,277 mi
Last recorded137,277 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 WHR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts - water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake low effort but still met requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 137,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint resealed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts - water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake low effort but still met requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 137,258 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers do not work at all (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp badly deteriorated and excessive moisture inside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp badly deteriorated and excessive moisture inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both...pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking/splitting to the inner wall and outer shoulder and dangerously under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp in boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps only headlamps remain on regardless of position of switch (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing rubbing against clutch hydraulic fluid pipe by gearbox (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

corrosion to most front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2023 137,197 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,494 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wearing inner edge and tyre racking in tread channels

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

Pass 29 May 2018 124,817 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 124,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,174 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 120,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,230 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,841 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,763 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,734 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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W111 WHR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W111 WHR, 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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W111 WHR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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