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W4 RTK

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 RTK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,755 miles

light corrosion to o/s and n/s Rear brake pipes

light corrosion to rear subframe

n/s front shock damp

Fail 27 Sep 2023 81,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,503 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear suspension lightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock damp

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leaking from oil filter

rear suspension lightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,213 miles

n/s wiper

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,875 miles

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 71,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 due to washers not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,255 miles

Nearside Rear wearing uneven

both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,126 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

n/s/ wiper

Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Smearing on n/s blade

brake pad warning light (damage wire)

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,611 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak on gearbox

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2015 63,611 miles

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,051 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,083 miles

all brake disc rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,083 miles

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

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

all brake disc rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,289 miles

slight play in antiroll bar link o/s/f

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,599 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 18,599 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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W4 RTK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W4 RTK, 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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W4 RTK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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