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BD05 YPY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,853 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone , rear bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone , rear bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,195 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,963 miles

advise damage to tyre n/s/f

Fail 3 Sep 2008 13,947 miles

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

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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BD05 YPY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD05 YPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 YPY registered?

BD05 YPY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BD05 YPY safe to buy?

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