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HK55 GVX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 GVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 99,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 96,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,029 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 81,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,229 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,453 miles

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

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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HK55 GVX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HK55 GVX, 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 HK55 GVX registered?

HK55 GVX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is HK55 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 GVX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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