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BJ05 MJJ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,676 mi
Last recorded99,676 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 99,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 94,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front misting of oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

central stop lamp damaged and not working

heatshield slight damage

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,264 miles

Central stop lamp damaged and inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

damage to heatshield

Fail 2 Oct 2020 90,264 miles

Central stop lamp damaged and inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

damage to heatshield

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,981 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective yellow light stays on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working intermittant fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,977 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm rear bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective yellow light stays on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edge

both front wipers worn slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,527 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edge

both front wipers worn slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,688 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear only 3mm tread left on them (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper worn slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle faulty

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2013 47,020 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 47,020 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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 41,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 28,043 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 28,042 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 19,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,187 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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BJ05 MJJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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