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BK05 GVF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,679 miles

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

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,699 miles

Nearside Front headlight loose slight movement

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear outer caliper locking device missing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,339 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight loose slight movement

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear outer caliper locking device missing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,363 miles

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

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

all brake pads stating to get low

Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

all brake pads stating to get low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,709 miles

nearside front headlight has movement

slight play both front lower arm rear bush's

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 69,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,063 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,860 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,693 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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BK05 GVF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK05 GVF, 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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What year was BK05 GVF registered?

BK05 GVF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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