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E85 ALP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE85 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,213 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 91,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 75,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 43,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,971 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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E85 ALP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E85 ALP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E85 ALP registered?

E85 ALP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is E85 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E85 ALP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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