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YD05 RZS

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 RZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,913 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule INTERMEDIATE HOSE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule INTERMEDIATE HOSE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,357 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,235 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,387 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner/lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner/rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,088 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,240 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 54,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 47,987 miles

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 12 May 2010 40,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,008 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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YD05 RZS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD05 RZS, 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 YD05 RZS registered?

YD05 RZS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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