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GF05 BUA

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,710 mi
Last recorded62,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,639 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,687 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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GF05 BUA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GF05 BUA, 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 GF05 BUA registered?

GF05 BUA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is GF05 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 BUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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