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KA05 JXC

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,770 mi
Last recorded130,770 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 130,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 130,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,819 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,456 miles

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

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2018 100,400 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

coolant warning light on

engine management light on.

various unber trays and covers obscuring view.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,483 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 May 2015 88,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,237 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,803 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,502 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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KA05 JXC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

KA05 JXC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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