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W1 BGK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,162 mi
Last recorded29,162 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 BGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 29,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 28,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 28,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,554 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,837 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 21,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 16,469 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 16,469 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,899 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 11,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,494 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 11,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,795 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 9,734 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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W1 BGK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W1 BGK, 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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What year was W1 BGK registered?

W1 BGK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is W1 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 BGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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