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P24 AYR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 AYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,537 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight edge wear and have perishing (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seat heavily deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,618 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,539 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,905 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,518 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,848 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 80,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,433 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,407 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,778 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner 3/4, edge bald.

Offside front tyre worn outer 3/4, edge bald.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 50,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner 3/4, edge bald.

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

Offside front tyre worn outer 3/4, edge bald.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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P24 AYR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black 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 P24 AYR, 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 P24 AYR registered?

P24 AYR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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