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MW55 BVE

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 BVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 137,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Fail 30 Apr 2016 137,969 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,503 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 129,500 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,301 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,663 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,497 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 83,496 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 66,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall no cords showing.

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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MW55 BVE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MW55 BVE, 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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MW55 BVE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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