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KR55 JAR

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 103,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside

Fail 6 Jan 2024 103,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 101,165 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,125 miles

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,724 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,724 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,983 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,429 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 20 Dec 2017 67,429 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,194 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,291 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 45,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,443 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 38,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,904 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,592 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,347 miles

Reserve travel at handbrake.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 16,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,841 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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KR55 JAR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR55 JAR, 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 KR55 JAR registered?

KR55 JAR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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