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L14 SSU

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,247 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 71,145 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,267 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,794 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,447 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight movement both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,634 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,568 miles

both rear tyres -tread low on inner edges. nearside rear is bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,949 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,801 miles

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

o/s headlamp washer damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,663 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 36,655 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 10 Oct 2008 30,755 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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L14 SSU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L14 SSU, 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 L14 SSU registered?

L14 SSU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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