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GJ05 EVW

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 110,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,286 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 104,286 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,809 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,276 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,702 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 60,701 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front wipers worn and noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 56,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,440 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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GJ05 EVW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ05 EVW, 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 GJ05 EVW registered?

GJ05 EVW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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