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RJ55 VCE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,134 mi
Last recorded159,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 159,134 miles

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

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

o/s/front inner tyre slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 159,134 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/front inner tyre slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,624 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 134,624 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 105,705 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,705 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,234 miles

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

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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RJ55 VCE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 VCE, 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 RJ55 VCE registered?

RJ55 VCE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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