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YB05 JZK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 138,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2025 138,912 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 121,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 115,292 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front coil springs mismatched.

Nearside Front tyre has possible signs of being driven on flat.

Fail 23 Oct 2021 115,292 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front coil springs mismatched.

Nearside Front tyre has possible signs of being driven on flat.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,550 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,769 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,007 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,006 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,902 miles

ENG\COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,902 miles

ENG\COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO IMAGE (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,062 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 65,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 59,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,093 miles

damage to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,784 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JZK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

YB05 JZK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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