2005 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · 500 EKN
2005 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 137,129 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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500 EKN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 137,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
500 EKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW Z4 (500 EKN) between January 2008 and November 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
500 EKN Mileage History
- 31/01/200825,488 mi
- 28/04/200938,527 mi+13,039 mi
- 17/04/201053,279 mi+14,752 mi
- 22/04/201053,648 mi+369 mi
- 28/09/201062,662 mi+9,014 mi
- 08/09/201170,642 mi+7,980 mi
- 24/09/201283,337 mi+12,695 mi
- 17/09/201393,810 mi+10,473 mi
- 17/09/201393,810 mi
- 24/09/2014100,020 mi+6,210 mi
- 25/09/2014100,020 mi
- 05/10/2015106,188 mi+6,168 mi
- 07/10/2015106,188 mi
- 05/10/2016112,206 mi+6,018 mi
- 12/10/2017116,928 mi+4,722 mi
- 12/10/2017116,929 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2018118,545 mi+1,616 mi
- 14/10/2019120,594 mi+2,049 mi
- 14/10/2019120,595 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/2020121,719 mi+1,124 mi
- 28/10/2021123,734 mi+2,015 mi
- 18/10/2022125,978 mi+2,244 mi
- 18/10/2022125,980 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/2023129,584 mi+3,604 mi
- 28/10/2024132,424 mi+2,840 mi
- 28/10/2025134,701 mi+2,277 mi
- 02/11/2026137,129 mi+2,428 mi
Average of roughly 5,953 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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