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YP05 STX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 STX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,711 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,308 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,220 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 43,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,431 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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YP05 STX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YP05 STX, 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 YP05 STX registered?

YP05 STX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 STX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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