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GP05 OAE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,171 mi
Last recorded69,171 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,171 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 64,908 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 64,363 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 63,325 miles

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

n/s front inner wing trim missing.wiring to n/s spot light damaged, n/s front tyre damaged on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2012 61,194 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 26 May 2012 61,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 48,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 48,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 33,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 33,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,580 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 25,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,831 miles

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

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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GP05 OAE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP05 OAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 OAE registered?

GP05 OAE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is GP05 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 OAE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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