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N16 ALN

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,556 mi
Last recorded71,556 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 ALN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 71,556 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,341 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,228 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 67,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 62,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 54,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,868 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 43,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,367 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,456 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,070 miles

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,756 miles

Slight damage to front No. plate.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,201 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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N16 ALN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N16 ALN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N16 ALN registered?

N16 ALN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is N16 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 ALN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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