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YF05 PLJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,812 mi
Last recorded79,812 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,092 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,729 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 78,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,886 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2022 77,886 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,086 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,086 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,315 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 67,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,900 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,915 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,090 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,073 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,265 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,331 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2010 29,030 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2009 23,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,834 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,460 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 16,460 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 PLJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLJ, 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 YF05 PLJ registered?

YF05 PLJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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