CarVerify

Free Car Check

W14 KAV

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,608 mi
Last recorded100,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 KAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 100,606 miles

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

Some front wheel arch liner clips missing

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Pipes. Fuel Tank Area. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,310 miles

under body showing general corrossion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across front axle imbalance is 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel have surface corrosion on inner side but not affecting structure

Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to rim protector part ,but no cords showing

both front and o/s/rear alloy wheels corroded, but not affecting structure

Fail 7 May 2020 95,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged rim protector but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front road wheels and offside rear wheel are badly corroded

t.p.m. warning light on

Pass 28 May 2019 94,355 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 94,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,849 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 92,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side canvas showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is very low on tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

boot lid does not open properly and safety catch on bonnet does not work correctly

Fail 15 May 2017 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is very low on tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

boot lid does not open properly and safety catch on bonnet does not work correctly

Pass 11 May 2016 89,681 miles

both front tyres very nearly devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,681 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres are very nearly devoid of tread on inner sides also near side rear getting low

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,896 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear Damper, has little or no damping effect

Passenger mirror glass missing, but vehicle does have drivers and interior mirror fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,303 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,359 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,207 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W14 KAV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W14 KAV, 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

How do I check the history of W14 KAV?

You can check the full history of W14 KAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W14 KAV registered?

W14 KAV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is W14 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W14 KAV shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W14 KAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W14 KAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.