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FP05 AOE

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,131 mi
Last recorded125,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 AOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,131 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 125,135 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,481 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,035 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 108,661 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 108,661 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,602 miles

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)

condensation in n/s headlamp not affecting output

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,735 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,910 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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FP05 AOE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP05 AOE, 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 FP05 AOE registered?

FP05 AOE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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