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AX05 ODJ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ODJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 91,555 miles

Rear Both Rear disc lip corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2019 91,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear disc lip corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,112 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 83,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,284 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn bold inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,284 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn bold inner edge

Nut missing from front exhaust joint

Runflat indicator showing on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 66,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 59,297 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,297 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 53,103 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 53,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2012 49,740 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2012 49,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,279 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,043 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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AX05 ODJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX05 ODJ, 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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AX05 ODJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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