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WK05 KGJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 KGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 96,512 miles

Both tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Hand brake travel slightly high but still met brake performance

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 96,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,525 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 89,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 74,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,760 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 32,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,974 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,113 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 15,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 KGJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

WK05 KGJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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