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W9 OCC

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,960 mi
Last recorded116,960 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 OCC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,960 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse lights n/w

Front both front seats tilt mechanism broken

Fail 7 Nov 2025 116,959 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant O/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse lights n/w

Front both front seats tilt mechanism broken

Pass 24 Oct 2025 40,361 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,151 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 40,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,914 miles

Beam images very poor

Front seat tilt mechanisms both inoperative,,restricted escape for passengers

Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Beam images very poor

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

Front seat tilt mechanisms both inoperative,,restricted escape for passengers

Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,061 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 100,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut exposing cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,389 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,042 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,870 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,562 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Rear Heat Shield part insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,896 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,403 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 33,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 41,450 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,427 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,139 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,089 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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W9 OCC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W9 OCC, 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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W9 OCC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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