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CE55 FRC

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,201 mi
Last recorded132,201 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 132,201 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 118,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 112,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,640 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,558 miles

1/ N/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,127 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,103 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,086 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,798 miles

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND NAIL IN N/S/R TREAD

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND NAIL IN N/S/R TREAD

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,908 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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CE55 FRC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CE55 FRC, 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 CE55 FRC registered?

CE55 FRC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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