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HK05 VXZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,709 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,613 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,923 miles

chips on screen

rear discs rusty & worn

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,021 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,263 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,887 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,134 miles

front tyres close to limits & worn on edges

slight movement on front lower arm bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,134 miles

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

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

front tyres close to limits & worn on edges

slight movement on front lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,243 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HK05 VXZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK05 VXZ, 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 HK05 VXZ registered?

HK05 VXZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HK05 VXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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