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DK05 YVA

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,744 miles

o-s & n-s front suspension struts top mountings corroded

rear shock absorbers surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2023 99,672 miles

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

o-s & n-s front suspension struts top mountings corroded

rear shock absorbers surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 98,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,472 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 69,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,736 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,643 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,873 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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DK05 YVA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK05 YVA, 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 DK05 YVA registered?

DK05 YVA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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