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PE05 VHY

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,996 miles

Bumper Insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 80,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 68,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,493 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 55,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,718 miles

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,679 miles

play in front wishbone rear bushes

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,430 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,987 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,274 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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PE05 VHY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PE05 VHY, 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 PE05 VHY registered?

PE05 VHY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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