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KG55 LVE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,329 mi
Last recorded36,329 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 36,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,855 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,238 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 30,234 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,302 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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KG55 LVE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KG55 LVE, 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 KG55 LVE registered?

KG55 LVE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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