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OO04 DSG

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 DSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022

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))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021

Both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing handbrake shoes missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 26 Sep 2020

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

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

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

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

amber brake warning light displayed, all appears fine

parking brake effiency just met

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

amber brake warning light on

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,916 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

amber brake warning light on

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,357 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 104,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R18

Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R18

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,197 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 88,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,621 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,261 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished. Front brake pads worn to 1/4 remaining.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,827 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 43,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,649 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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OO04 DSG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OO04 DSG, 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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OO04 DSG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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