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WK05 JMU

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 JMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,529 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 65,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,532 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,016 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,688 miles

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

exhaust front fastenings very corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,622 miles

Offside rear side light illumination dimmer than nearside but currently visable.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,668 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,021 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,421 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 21,916 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges ( 2mm )

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,858 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 11,858 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,083 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 JMU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JMU, 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 WK05 JMU registered?

WK05 JMU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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