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CE05 XCS

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,368 mi
Last recorded119,368 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 119,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,837 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,964 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,576 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 104,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 99,453 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 99,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 80,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are low on tread

Fail 12 May 2015 80,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 12 May 2014 73,557 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 May 2014 73,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,293 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,262 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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CE05 XCS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE05 XCS, 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 CE05 XCS registered?

CE05 XCS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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