MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pad warning light on amber
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside front tyre outer tread low.
Offside front tyre outer tread low.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre outer tread low.
Offside front tyre outer tread low.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ55 VUM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 HJ55 VUM, 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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HJ55 VUM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2005.
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