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MW05 FTZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FTZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears thinned by corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 3mm, and bald on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake is binding, and front brakes performance is imbalanced

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap rubber seal split/perished

Pass 17 Apr 2017 107,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depths 3.5/4mm, and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rears and one front to rear brake pipe are corroded

front brake performances are imbalanced

fuel cap seal split/perished

movement/wear in n/s steering

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,100 miles

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

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

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

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

servo hose weak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,260 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,741 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner 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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MW05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW05 FTZ, 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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MW05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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