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RA05 WVM

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,229 miles

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

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,086 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,660 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)

both front and both rear discs have scoring and lipping.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,660 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

both front and both rear discs have scoring and lipping.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,334 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 WVM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 WVM, 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 RA05 WVM registered?

RA05 WVM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is RA05 WVM safe to buy?

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