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YF05 OSP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,643 mi
Last recorded170,643 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OSP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 170,643 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 170,643 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 165,042 miles

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 3 Apr 2023 159,114 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,549 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 129,430 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 119,722 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes greased or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 119,722 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes greased or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 114,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge getting low. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,940 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 92,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres slightly out of shape

High level brake light damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,026 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 34,561 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YF05 OSP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF05 OSP, 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 YF05 OSP registered?

YF05 OSP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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