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GV05 LCN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,401 mi
Last recorded64,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LCN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,401 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,268 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 47,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,923 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,581 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,580 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,072 miles

air bag light on

engine oil low

Pass 4 Feb 2012 35,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,020 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn ,.tracking out

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,584 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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GV05 LCN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GV05 LCN, 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 GV05 LCN registered?

GV05 LCN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is GV05 LCN safe to buy?

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