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DS05 OKU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2023 94,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,272 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 89,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,674 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,058 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced internal adjuster broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking to shoulders

Offside Front tyre cracking to shoulders

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 73,058 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced internal adjuster broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking to shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre cracking to shoulders

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,577 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,009 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 26,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,777 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 22,087 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,087 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,503 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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DS05 OKU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS05 OKU, 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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DS05 OKU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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