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YB05 JVK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,894 mi
Last recorded98,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 JVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 98,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,461 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,312 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 96,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,145 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,999 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside/offside front tyres wearing inner edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,001 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Small splits in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,513 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever tight in operation

head lights faded

service due ind. on

some play in ns steering arm

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,327 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

Fail 22 Aug 2015 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

lower arm bushes worn

metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,240 miles

front number plate water damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,128 miles

slight buldge in o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight water damage to front numberplate

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,869 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,100 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,539 miles

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

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

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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YB05 JVK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB05 JVK, 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 YB05 JVK registered?

YB05 JVK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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