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MW05 YST

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YST
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,013 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,013 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,315 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)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 102,275 miles

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)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,902 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,784 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,740 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,734 miles

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

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 YST 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 64.3%.

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 MW05 YST, 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 YST registered?

MW05 YST is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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