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P13 TLP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 TLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 102,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,257 miles

Nearside Rear advice dust cover on rear shocker broken

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 90,992 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 90,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,838 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,729 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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P13 TLP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P13 TLP, 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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What year was P13 TLP registered?

P13 TLP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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