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W28 JCP

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,244 mi
Last recorded105,244 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 JCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 105,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,597 miles

front bump stops worn

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,034 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible. lower part of rear springs not visible

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,984 miles

Rear Lower part of coil springs could not be seen at inspection

plastic covers underside of vehicle some components not seen at inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,191 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,394 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W28 JCP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W28 JCP, 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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W28 JCP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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