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EX55 OHY

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,211 mi
Last recorded56,211 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,211 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,574 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,405 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,405 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,885 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,323 miles

large cut nearside rear tyre outer wall, not down to cords

offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on edges (4mm across tread)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

large cut nearside rear tyre outer wall, not down to cords

offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on edges (4mm across tread)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EX55 OHY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 EX55 OHY, 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 EX55 OHY registered?

EX55 OHY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EX55 OHY safe to buy?

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