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RK05 VBN

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,057 miles

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,035 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,695 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,614 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,452 miles

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,664 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Front discs lipped and pitted on inner face

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)

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

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

Rear disc have slight rust slip round outer edge of disc

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,952 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 26,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in 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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RK05 VBN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RK05 VBN, 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 RK05 VBN registered?

RK05 VBN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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