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KA05 JBE

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 JBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 120,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Gearbox has a light misting of oil.

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 24 May 2016 120,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Gearbox has a light misting of oil.

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 117,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre perrishing/cracking.

under body damage

Fail 29 May 2015 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre perrishing/cracking.

under body damage

Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 113,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 79,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,282 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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KA05 JBE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KA05 JBE, 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 KA05 JBE registered?

KA05 JBE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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