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FE05 ABN

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,204 mi
Last recorded135,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ABN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,204 miles

Brakes ; Brake disc corroded on faces , may clean off , Offside rear

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Front to rear at Nearside floor ( above under guard ) & above fuel tank / rear subframe , difficult to assess

Lighting ; Fog lamp damaged , Offside front

Note ; Jacking block missing , Offside rear

Various covers, under guards & mouldings fitted, restricting views

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,176 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 17 %

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 24 %

Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm ball joint have play , suspect mounting rubber deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,176 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lense broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 17 %

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 24 %

Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm ball joint have play , suspect mounting rubber deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 89,071 miles

rear pads very on min limit

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,557 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,865 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 59,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,537 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,426 miles

brake fluid level low. front pads appear to be low.

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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FE05 ABN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE05 ABN, 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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FE05 ABN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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