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EN05 APV

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 APV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,578 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,231 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 58,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,658 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,694 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,694 miles

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

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

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

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

deep cuts evident in front tyres.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,763 miles

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

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

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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EN05 APV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN05 APV, 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 EN05 APV registered?

EN05 APV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is EN05 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 APV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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