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DY55 WVC

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,035 mi
Last recorded90,035 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,417 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,578 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 63,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,351 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,284 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 33,818 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,543 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn. wear indicator fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,863 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,356 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,816 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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DY55 WVC 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY55 WVC, 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 DY55 WVC registered?

DY55 WVC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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