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MF05 NYL

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,957 mi
Last recorded121,957 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 NYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,957 miles

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

Front suspension arm rubber bush deterated but not excessive play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,500 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light fogging (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light fogging (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Gear box output shaft seal ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,818 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,818 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 117,490 miles

gearbox oil leak evident

2 retaining nuts missing on exhaust front pipe to cat joint

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and movement evident- not excessive

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced due to lenses deteriorating

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

upper stop lamp partially inoperative

very slight bind from both front brakes

Fail 26 Mar 2016 117,490 miles

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

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

2 retaining nuts missing on exhaust front pipe to cat joint

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and movement evident- not excessive

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced due to lenses deteriorating

front tyres worn on edges

gearbox oil leak evident

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

upper stop lamp partially inoperative

very slight bind from both front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,711 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,061 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)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,061 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

SILLS COVERED BY MOULDINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake imbalanced recommend inspection ?

Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,368 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

SILLS COVERED BY MOULDINGS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges & getting close to legal limit

hand brake imbalanced recommend inspection ?

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,007 miles

ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

both front tyres balding on edges

clonk from o/s/r ? during parking brake test , recommend strip / inspect

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs worn / corroded inner face , suspect at wear limit , may be weakened

front brake pads worn thin

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake on lockout

o/s/f wheel , slightly distorted inner rim

oil leak gearbox area

ref uneven tyre wear ; front suspension arms rearward bushes seem soft

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,728 miles

1.Passager wiper split at end. 2.Front brake discs worn and lipped. 3.Rear brake discs corroded round edge.

4.Both front tyres wearing edges.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 61,856 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,825 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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MF05 NYL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 MF05 NYL, 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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MF05 NYL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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