Vehicle History Check
A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.
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2005 BMW Z4
2.2L · PETROL · GREY
LAST MOT
Apr 2026
MILEAGE
37,866 mi
MOT SUMMARY
2 failures across 19 MOTs
7 advisories on record
LT05 NMO
SCORED
19 Oct 2026
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Need to know
Late MOT tests
15 late tests. The longest lapse was the first: the MOT was due by 4 March 2008 and the car was tested on 17 February 2009, about 11 months later. Ask the seller why. A car kept off the road under a SORN needs no MOT, so a gap can have an innocent explanation.
Above the average for similar cars
The average Bonafied score for a 2005 BMW Z4 is 44 (based on 11 cars). This one is above average.
Mileage record is consistent
All 19 odometer readings on this vehicle's MOT record show consistent forward progression. Average usage works out at 1,502 miles per year. No mileage anomalies detected in the digital record.
How much of this car's MOT history we can see
This car has been due an MOT for 19 years, and about 2 years of that aren't covered by a test. The first test came about 11 months after it was due, which accounts for about 11 months of that time. The rest isn't hidden, it's just not in the digital record: paper history from before May 2005, time spent off the road, or years abroad before the car came to the UK. We can't tell which, and we don't guess. So the score is pulled toward the middle of the scale. It cuts both ways: a partial record can't reach the top, and it can't reach the bottom either. If the missing time matters to you, ask the seller what they know about it.
Vehicle is currently SORN
This vehicle has a Statutory Off Road Notification, so it isn't currently taxed and can't be legally driven on public roads. Before viewing, confirm with the seller whether they'll arrange delivery, or whether you'll need to tax and insure it before driving it away.
The last test was not clean
The 28 April 2026 test recorded 1 minor defect, so there is no current clean run. The longest clean run on record is 3 tests.
Not checked
We do not check the write-off register. This lamp lights only when a listing we have seen declared the car as a Cat S, N, C or D. An HPI check covers the register and the rest of the history that MOT data does not.
No structural defect recorded
None of the 19 tests recorded a structural defect: corrosion or damage to a part the car's strength depends on.
No sign of an import
DVLA records the car's first UK registration within two years of its manufacture, so nothing suggests an import. Its registration is a normal age-related plate, not a Q-plate.
Mileage history
Average 1,502 miles per year.
Fuel
Petrol
CO₂
214 g/km
Euro Standard
Euro 3
CAZ Status
Not compliant
Annual VED
£445/yr
V5C last issued
2 Oct 2026
Registered
London (Stanmore)
19 tests on record · tap a test
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- o/s rear shock absorber shroud is insecure
- Coolant leak
- vehicle under trays fitted
Passed with no advisories.
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Before you commit
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.
ClickMechanicWhen you're ready to buy
Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.
Breakdown Cover
Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.
AutoAid BreakdownExtended Warranty
Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.
Warranty WiseOnce it's yours
Tax the vehicle
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GOV.UKMOT and Servicing
Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.
BookMyGarageTyres
Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.
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Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.
GSF Car PartsDisclaimer
- Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
- This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
- Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
- Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
- Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
- Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.