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KC05 SWK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,814 mi
Last recorded122,814 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SWK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 122,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front - rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (difficult to inspect behind plastic covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Handbrake efficiency reading slightly low

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire detached

Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (difficult to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 121,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (difficult to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,433 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 120,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,015 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 110,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,032 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,030 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,097 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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KC05 SWK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KC05 SWK, 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 KC05 SWK registered?

KC05 SWK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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