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ET05 OBZ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,201 mi
Last recorded52,201 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,942 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,915 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,914 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,691 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,959 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,374 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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ET05 OBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ET05 OBZ, 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 ET05 OBZ registered?

ET05 OBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is ET05 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 OBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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