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BJ05 KYC

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,652 mi
Last recorded123,652 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 123,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Vehicle over heated during test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,161 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 122,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,492 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Centre front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 117,850 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,481 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,829 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,310 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 108,308 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,150 miles

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

both inner rack ends slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 103,148 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play bot inner rack ends slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,204 miles

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

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

slight play nsf wheel

Pass 16 May 2014 93,320 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 88,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 85,293 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 85,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 74,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 74,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 61,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 61,168 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ05 KYC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BJ05 KYC, 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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BJ05 KYC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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