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PJ05 GZY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,030 mi
Last recorded161,030 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 GZY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 161,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 160,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 156,155 miles

Nearside Front headlight has slight misting of water inside

Fail 22 Mar 2017 156,140 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wet inside

Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,580 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 144,580 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 132,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,327 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,300 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,719 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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PJ05 GZY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ05 GZY, 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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PJ05 GZY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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