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LD05 AYY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 125,325 miles

chip in screen

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

both rear shock shrouds hanging down

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 114,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

both rear shock shrouds hanging down

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 102,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 102,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,711 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smear

gearbox oil small weep

Pass 9 Aug 2014 80,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,924 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,026 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,416 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 40,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,250 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LD05 AYY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LD05 AYY, 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 LD05 AYY registered?

LD05 AYY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LD05 AYY safe to buy?

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