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WK05 FXL

2005 BMW Z4

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 FXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 78,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,617 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 73,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,916 miles

Rear axle areas rusty. Advise underside wax oil treatment.

bonnet safety catch stiff. (service required)

Fail 12 Jan 2024 59,634 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

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

Bonnet safety catch stiff. service required.

Rear axle and some suspension areas starting to get corroded

Drivers floor mat removed due to incorrect fitment and effecting the safe operation of foot pedals

Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,393 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 46,393 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,112 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2016 26,112 miles

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,529 miles

brake pad warning light on

front tyres worn on inner and outewr edges due to under inflation

traction control light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,979 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,573 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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WK05 FXL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WK05 FXL, 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 WK05 FXL registered?

WK05 FXL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is WK05 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 FXL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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