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FL55 CSX

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 119,636 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,189 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 22 Dec 2015 111,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

condensation build up in offside headlight

Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,156 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

condensation build up in offside headlight

Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,682 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn low on tread on edges and out of shape

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,049 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,317 miles

exhaust gearbox bracket broken

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,822 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2008 22,988 miles

nail in osr tyre, both front tyres wearing on edges

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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FL55 CSX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL55 CSX, 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 FL55 CSX registered?

FL55 CSX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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