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BM02 BAT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 80,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 70,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,675 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,706 miles

offside front door still to open

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,781 miles

both front lower arm inner rear bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,757 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 35,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 27,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres heavley perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,628 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,781 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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BM02 BAT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BM02 BAT, 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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BM02 BAT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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