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C9 JMD

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,053 mi
Last recorded26,053 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 JMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 26,053 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 26,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working and smashed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 25,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 24,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 22,189 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 22,189 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,110 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 19 Apr 2016 21,109 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 7,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 5,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C9 JMD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C9 JMD, 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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C9 JMD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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