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AF05 HLX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 129,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 129,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 128,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,343 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 126,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,830 miles

both rear tyres wearing close

rear sections of brake has corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 75,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,438 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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AF05 HLX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF05 HLX, 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.

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What year was AF05 HLX registered?

AF05 HLX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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