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BT55 HWJ

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,303 mi
Last recorded69,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,303 miles

slight judder on nearside front brake disc

Fail 14 Jun 2018 69,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight judder on nearside front brake disc

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,251 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 15 May 2017 69,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 68,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,172 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 56,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,744 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 37,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,211 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 32,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,128 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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BT55 HWJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 HWJ, 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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BT55 HWJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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