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E7 DRT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 DRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 99,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

tpms warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear number plate

Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear number plate .

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,930 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on .

condition of nearside front brake operation .

condition of offside front lense .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,930 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on .

condition of nearside front brake operation .

condition of offside front lense .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on , on dash .

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on , on dash .

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,402 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

underfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2010 39,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning lamp on

underfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,924 miles

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,209 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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E7 DRT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E7 DRT, 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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E7 DRT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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