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Y7 EFR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,193 mi
Last recorded88,193 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 EFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 88,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,686 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,604 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,037 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have large cuts in the outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,633 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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Y7 EFR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y7 EFR, 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 Y7 EFR registered?

Y7 EFR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is Y7 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 EFR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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