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LD55 FNT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,017 mi
Last recorded81,017 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 FNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody pipes front to rear by n/s/r floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 75,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody pipes front to rear by n/s/r floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,536 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbody back of n/s/r floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,639 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 55,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 55,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,687 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 31,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,038 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 30,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,698 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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LD55 FNT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD55 FNT, 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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LD55 FNT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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