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LC55 AYU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,636 mi
Last recorded90,636 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 AYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,357 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,116 miles

Offside Rear outer edges wearing low

Rear brake discs rusty and surfaces corroded (lack of use)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,116 miles

Offside Rear outer edges wearing low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake discs rusty and surfaces corroded (lack of use)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,241 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,241 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 44,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight has condensation in lens and motor not working

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight has condensation in lens and motor not working

Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,026 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,654 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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LC55 AYU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC55 AYU, 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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LC55 AYU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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