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EF55 ZXD

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,039 mi
Last recorded166,039 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZXD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 166,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 151,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 151,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 146,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs and pads worn low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,712 miles

Front control arm bushes worn and weakened

Pass 14 Dec 2013 133,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 128,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 122,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

centre rear stop lamp has several bulbs not working (multiple bulbs fitted)

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped on outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2011 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

centre rear stop lamp has several bulbs not working (multiple bulbs fitted)

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped on outer edges

nearside rear outer tail lamp not working

offside rear inner tail lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2010 114,887 miles

Front Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,537 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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EF55 ZXD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF55 ZXD, 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 EF55 ZXD registered?

EF55 ZXD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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