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NL55 PLV

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 94,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,904 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 86,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,726 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 80,705 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,658 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW NEARSIDE

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,602 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 67,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 63,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp is ON.

front exhaust metal mount is cracked (gear box)

light rusting on ALL brake discs.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,843 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,600 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,381 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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NL55 PLV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NL55 PLV, 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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NL55 PLV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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