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MW05 MVU

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,193 mi
Last recorded64,193 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 MVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 64,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,716 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes a little soft

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,345 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 56,861 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 56,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,221 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,677 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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MW05 MVU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVU, 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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What year was MW05 MVU registered?

MW05 MVU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is MW05 MVU safe to buy?

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