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AJ55 EKG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded two (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded two (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear brake pads wearing low.

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

nail in offside front tyre (not leaking).

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,756 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,942 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 24,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,853 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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AJ55 EKG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 EKG, 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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AJ55 EKG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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