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EO55 OBK

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,771 mi
Last recorded94,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,771 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,425 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,122 miles

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)

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

handbrake lever notchy but holding

play in nearside front suspension arm rear bush [normal]

play in offside front suspension arm rear bush [normal]

Fail 30 Dec 2013 91,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

handbrake lever notchy but holding

play in nearside front suspension arm rear bush [normal]

play in offside front suspension arm rear bush [normal]

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,972 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

airbag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 85,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,626 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,667 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 43,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,855 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 OBK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO55 OBK, 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 EO55 OBK registered?

EO55 OBK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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