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LR55 GDE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 GDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,177 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,085 miles

brake pad warning light on

mil light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,490 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f rear l.s.a bushes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,989 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)

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

E M LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,923 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Jul 2015 63,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,377 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,204 miles

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

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

engine ligt on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,223 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 53,568 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 4 May 2012 47,297 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 3 May 2011 38,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 38,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,618 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,557 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,535 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

sill covers fitted

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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LR55 GDE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LR55 GDE, 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 LR55 GDE registered?

LR55 GDE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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