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LT55 RNY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 RNY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 142,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 134,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 134,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 132,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 127,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 116,360 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 103,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 98,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,275 miles

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

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

damp in offside headlight

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damp in offside headlight

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,903 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,120 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 51,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,311 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 41,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 34,361 miles

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

N/S headlight slightly loose at rear edge

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

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

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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LT55 RNY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LT55 RNY, 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 LT55 RNY registered?

LT55 RNY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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