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NH05 WCM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 WCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,003 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 96,003 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,093 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,305 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,120 miles

front discs badly worn

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link rod

strong advise - nsf arm back bush missing half of the bush but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs badly worn

nsr tyre 2mm

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link rod

strong advise - nsf arm back bush missing half of the bush but not resulting in excessive movement

strong advise - osf tyre close to legal limit

strong advise - osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,796 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 58,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,732 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,927 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,207 miles

fronr to rear brake pipes not tested.body cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,210 miles

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

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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NH05 WCM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NH05 WCM, 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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NH05 WCM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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