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YF05 PFK

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PFK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 104,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 102,027 miles

Nearside Front rear suspension mounting bush worn

Offside Front rear suspension bush mounting worn

Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,864 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,864 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,179 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 10 Nov 2016 95,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,066 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,689 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 81,675 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 73,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,790 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 27,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,664 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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YF05 PFK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YF05 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

YF05 PFK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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