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LN05 ZHO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,883 mi
Last recorded54,883 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 54,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 245,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 238,386 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

front exhaust section securing nut missing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 238,043 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

front exhaust section securing nut missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 207,153 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 178,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 178,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 148,934 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 148,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/S front tyre cut in side wall

O/S rear tyre cut in side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2010 120,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2010 120,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,486 miles

Front panel damaged

Near side front tyre has cuts in inner and outer walls

Offside front tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,188 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,771 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LN05 ZHO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LN05 ZHO, 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 LN05 ZHO registered?

LN05 ZHO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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