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YB05 RYV

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

113,245 mi
Last recorded113,245 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 RYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 110,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,943 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,427 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,598 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,978 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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YB05 RYV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RYV, 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 YB05 RYV registered?

YB05 RYV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 RYV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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