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2005 BMW Z4 Alpina MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Z4 Alpina models manufactured in 2005, based on 40 real MOT test results.

77.5%
Pass Rate
22.5%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
60,101
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 BMW Z4 Alpina MOT Analysis

The 2005 BMW Z4 Alpina has an MOT pass rate of 77.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,101 miles on the odometer. With a 22.5% failure rate, the 2005 Z4 Alpina is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 BMW Z4 Alpina is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 5.0% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 5.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Z4 Alpina page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road5.0%2
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment5.0%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 60,101 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.83% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.83% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.835.0%2
Lamps & Electrical0.835.0%2

Mileage Statistics

60,101
Mean
62,718
Median
41,158
25th Percentile
82,357
75th Percentile
3.74% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 BMW Z4 Alpina has an MOT pass rate of 77.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,101 miles on the odometer. With a 22.5% failure rate, the 2005 Z4 Alpina is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 BMW Z4 Alpina, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. At 60,101 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Driver's View of the Road — 5.0% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on 2005 BMW Z4 Alpina models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 5.0% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on 2005 BMW Z4 Alpina models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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