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RAY 19R

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,108 mi
Last recorded113,108 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 19R
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 112,567 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 111,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 97,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 97,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 May 2011 76,168 miles

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

both front tyres wearing

brake discs slightly corroded

near side wiper blade worn

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 3 May 2011 76,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing

brake discs slightly corroded

near side wiper blade worn

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,962 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,334 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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RAY 19R is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RAY 19R, 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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RAY 19R is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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