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GP55 VYG

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,245 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,664 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2013 69,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,284 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,254 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch stiff to operate

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,406 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise n/s steering joint slight freeplay advise both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,278 miles

1st exhaust mount fractured

slight exhaust blow on manifold near catalyst weld

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,775 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,768 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GP55 VYG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GP55 VYG, 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 GP55 VYG registered?

GP55 VYG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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