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LV55 VMF

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,215 mi
Last recorded81,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 81,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,807 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 79,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,169 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,742 miles

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,805 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 58,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,246 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,482 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,482 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,504 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,338 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE HAS A CUT IN IT AND ALLOY WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO RIM

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 35,257 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE HAS A CUT IN IT AND ALLOY WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO RIM

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

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

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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LV55 VMF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LV55 VMF, 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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LV55 VMF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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