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RE05 YLB

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,976 mi
Last recorded105,976 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

play in steering rack inside gaitors possible rack bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,446 miles

play in steering shaft to rack

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,934 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 84,934 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,901 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,151 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,852 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,628 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,243 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 53,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,725 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)

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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RE05 YLB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE05 YLB, 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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RE05 YLB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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