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EO55 EUJ

2005 BMW Z4

Multi-colour Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,889 mi
Last recorded62,889 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,201 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,049 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,539 miles

Both front tyre starting to perish

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 37,539 miles

Both front tyre starting to perish

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,042 miles

E.M.L - fault light on

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

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

T.P.M.S - fault light on

front tyres worn low inner tread

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2015 32,042 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked for clearing (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked for clearing (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

E.M.L - fault light on

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

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

T.P.M.S - fault light on

front tyres worn low inner tread

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 25,058 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 20,709 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear and the outer walls are chipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight play in both front lower suspention arm rear bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,709 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear and the outer walls are chipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in both front lower suspention arm rear bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,159 miles

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,648 miles

all tyres have minor shoulder wear

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,192 miles

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

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

o/s/r tyre wall cut

Fail 11 Sep 2009 12,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to view fully

o/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,885 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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EO55 EUJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Multi-colour with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EO55 EUJ, 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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EO55 EUJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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