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YR05 UMH

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,820 mi
Last recorded16,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 16,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 16,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,204 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 15,204 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,057 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,249 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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YR05 UMH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR05 UMH, 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 YR05 UMH registered?

YR05 UMH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 UMH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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