2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,059 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,059 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes18.7%
  2. Suspension15.4%
  3. Lights & electrics15.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2005 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,059 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).