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GV05 SVR

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,555 mi
Last recorded224,555 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 SVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 224,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2016 224,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 201,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 182,420 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 170,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 161,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 155,478 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 155,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 148,927 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 148,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 140,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 140,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 122,560 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 SVR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

GV05 SVR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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