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CK55 HZW

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,331 mi
Last recorded147,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 HZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 147,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 143,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 143,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,722 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,239 miles

Fuel filler cap seal ring perished

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. Projected beam image weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. Projected beam image weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 124,519 miles

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

fuel cap seal is perished.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 124,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% however both wheels locked. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal is perished.

parking brake lever has moderate-high travel

Pass 9 May 2018 117,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016

centre exhaust silencer cracked and blowing slightly

slight misting of fluid from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 9 Nov 2016 115,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

centre exhaust silencer cracked and blowing slightly

slight misting of fluid from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,147 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,899 miles

front and rear brake pads worn strongly advise replacement

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,791 miles

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

front and rear brake pads worn strongly advise replacement

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,819 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 25,819 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Airbag light on

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

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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CK55 HZW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK55 HZW, 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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CK55 HZW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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