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WF05 USW

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 USW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,210 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 73,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting cracking. close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 70,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting cracking. close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 68,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 59,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 53,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,576 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,576 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 39,413 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 39,408 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,075 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 38,075 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,166 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 28,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 23,879 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,102 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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WF05 USW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WF05 USW, 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

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What year was WF05 USW registered?

WF05 USW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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