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YD05 WKU

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

103,990 mi
Last recorded103,990 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 WKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 103,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2025 103,917 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 103,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,995 miles

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

suspensions component's corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 85,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 84,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,508 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2021 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,558 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp face deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp face deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Case separated. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal deteriated

Pass 10 May 2018 70,104 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long brake pipe to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short brake pipe to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long brake pipe to OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short brake pipe to OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 66,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 66,592 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,597 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2015 58,497 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,598 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 52,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,664 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,167 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,298 miles

offside front brake slightly sticking

Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,831 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,275 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,600 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 19,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 WKU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YD05 WKU, 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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YD05 WKU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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