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MV55 URA

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,544 mi
Last recorded72,544 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 URA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,327 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,790 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 57,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,827 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 52,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 41,561 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2012 35,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,105 miles

air bag light illuminated

Fail 7 May 2010 23,105 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,910 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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MV55 URA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV55 URA, 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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MV55 URA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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