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RA05 PKX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,444 mi
Last recorded140,444 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 PKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 140,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 140,290 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Has started to break up (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All the nearside lamps (4.4.4 (a))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Nearside repeater lens is missing

Offside front brake has slight bind

TPMS warning lamp is on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 126,485 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 126,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,423 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

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

Wipers split but clear the screen adequately.

Pass 7 May 2015 88,941 miles

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 17 Apr 2014 85,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,400 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,464 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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RA05 PKX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA05 PKX, 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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RA05 PKX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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