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WJ05 CRZ

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CRZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,159 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,763 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,924 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 113,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 89,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,273 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge 228/45/17rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 47,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,481 miles

Bonnet catches stiff

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

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 May 2012 42,481 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet catches stiff

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

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 May 2011 39,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 34,869 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 34,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,652 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 23,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,631 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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WJ05 CRZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,494cc 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 WJ05 CRZ, 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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What year was WJ05 CRZ registered?

WJ05 CRZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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