MOT Status
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111,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/30r19(rft) ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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E5 BSA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 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 E5 BSA, 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 14 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E5 BSA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2012.
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