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AO55 BXR

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,507 mi
Last recorded47,507 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,553 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,630 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged All 4 tyres valve stems worn / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides rubber deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,402 miles

both rear tyres wearring low

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,978 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,447 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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AO55 BXR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 AO55 BXR, 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 AO55 BXR registered?

AO55 BXR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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