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W11 XXA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,648 mi
Last recorded50,648 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 XXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 50,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 45,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 36,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,532 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 24,532 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 20,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,417 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,417 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,393 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,239 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,702 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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W11 XXA 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 79.2%.

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 W11 XXA, 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 W11 XXA registered?

W11 XXA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is W11 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 XXA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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