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CW05 NHN

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,468 mi
Last recorded121,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 NHN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 121,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges

dash warning lights on

front and rear under vehicle covers damaged

o/s/r shock shroud adrift

Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r shock shroud adrift

Fail 3 Jun 2015 117,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r shock shroud adrift

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 21 Jun 2014 114,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r shock shroud adrift

under engine shield damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2014 114,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r shock shroud adrift

under engine shield damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 110,490 miles

Both front discs worn

EML staying on

Fail 29 Jun 2013 110,490 miles

Both front discs worn

EML staying on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 90,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 86,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

has slight damage to n/s/f subframe

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,807 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 52,243 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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CW05 NHN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CW05 NHN, 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 CW05 NHN registered?

CW05 NHN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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