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PJ05 XBR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,923 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,829 miles

EML illuminated

EML illuminated

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,943 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,943 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 77,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,348 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,436 miles

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

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 XBR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ05 XBR, 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 PJ05 XBR registered?

PJ05 XBR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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