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BF55 NFO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,753 miles

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

number plate changed from plate number: R26 SPY

Fail 13 Sep 2018 129,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,086 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 124,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,678 miles

EML on

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,872 miles

E.M.L on

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

E.M.L on

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,265 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,260 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

wipers streaky

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 66,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,708 miles

offside front outer jacking block missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,505 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,066 miles

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

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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BF55 NFO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF55 NFO, 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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BF55 NFO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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