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LD05 FFW

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,184 mi
Last recorded165,184 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 165,184 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 165,113 miles

Emissions NOx sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 164,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 161,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 161,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 156,286 miles

N/S rear registration light 50% illuminating

engine management light on

front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2016 152,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 141,594 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,226 miles

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

propshaft couplin split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,662 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,662 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in near side rear tyre tread

near side mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,772 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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LD05 FFW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD05 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

LD05 FFW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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