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CK05 DWC

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 DWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 153,837 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 142,557 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 142,557 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 140,500 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp water ingress

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,341 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 138,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 135,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 127,265 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm fixing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 127,265 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm fixing

Pass 26 May 2018 117,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 117,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 108,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,604 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 99,604 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 93,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 90,656 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 90,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,714 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,075 miles

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,279 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 56,277 miles

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

1x o/s/r side light bulb out

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,221 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,218 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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CK05 DWC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK05 DWC, 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 CK05 DWC registered?

CK05 DWC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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