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RE05 YST

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YST
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,423 miles

front + rear brake discs signs of surface corrosion

front n/s + o/s lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,241 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

front + rear brake discs signs of surface corrosion

front n/s + o/s lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,484 miles

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

Front Lower exhaust system securing nuts/bolts deteriorated, but system still attached and not leaking

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front nearside & offside strut top mounts slight corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wiring insecure but still attached/working

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Rear nearside & offside parking brake cables fouling antiroll bar linkages wearing both parking brake cables and lower part of antiroll bar links

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower exhaust system securing nuts/bolts deteriorated, but system still attached and not leaking

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front nearside & offside strut top mounts slight corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wiring insecure but still attached/working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside & offside parking brake cables fouling antiroll bar linkages wearing both parking brake cables and lower part of antiroll bar links

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,697 miles

Exhaust nuts corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,557 miles

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

Exhaust nuts corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,093 miles

Exhaust down pipe nuts heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,780 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,391 miles

All discs slightlty scored

Fail 26 Jan 2009 18,387 miles

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

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

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

All discs slightlty scored

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,931 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

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 YST is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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