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WF05 ZSJ

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,592 mi
Last recorded59,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 ZSJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 59,592 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,602 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,804 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,230 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,153 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level / damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,205 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,204 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning + damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 49,167 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,339 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tracksion control light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,685 miles

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

slight binding to nsf brake

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,865 miles

parking brake noisy on test may require service/repair

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,181 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)

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 ZSJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 WF05 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

WF05 ZSJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is WF05 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 ZSJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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