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MJ05 CYU

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 CYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,909 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 102,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 92,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,495 miles

Front both n/s o/s tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,491 miles

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

Front both n/s o/s tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,319 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,339 miles

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

amber handbrake/brake fluid/brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished advise replacement

Fail 7 Apr 2014 443,311 miles

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

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

amber handbrake/brake fluid/brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished advise replacement

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,172 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,507 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 17,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill scratched/ marked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,092 miles

o/s sill scratched/ marked

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,795 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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MJ05 CYU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ05 CYU, 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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MJ05 CYU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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