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RF05 GHB

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 126,706 miles

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))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 126,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 123,696 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,440 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,050 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slight Impact Damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,152 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,765 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,080 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slight buckle

o/s headlight damp

Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slight buckle

o/s headlight damp

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,560 miles

both front tyres wearing badly inside edges

n/s/r inner wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 11 Feb 2015 86,559 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing badly inside edges

n/s/r inner wheel rim slight buckle

slight play o/s/f lower wishbone arm inner joint

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,840 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 75,751 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 75,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,295 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,698 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread

tyre size is 225/45 R17 91W

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,698 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres getting low in tread

tyre size is 225/45 R17 91W

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 27,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RF05 GHB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF05 GHB, 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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RF05 GHB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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