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NM05 CUO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 CUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low on tread and also cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust system flanges deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2024 74,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low on tread and also cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust system flanges deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2023 72,550 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,313 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres slight cracking/perished

brake pipes covered in part by covers/undertrays/components

engine upper/lower covers fitted

exhaust system/shields corroded/deteriorated

full floorpan/ undertrays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

exhaust heatshields deteriorated/insecure

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 16 May 2020 61,194 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 61,193 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2019 61,009 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,754 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,026 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 46,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 46,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 38,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking to tyres

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Fail 28 May 2014 38,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking to tyres

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,065 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 14,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,118 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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NM05 CUO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NM05 CUO, 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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NM05 CUO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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