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RX05 BHJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 BHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,283 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 124,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 123,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,041 miles

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

damage to wind screen less than 40 mm in zone b

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 26 Apr 2019 122,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

damage to wind screen less than 40 mm in zone b

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 May 2018 116,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front/rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracked/perished

various brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

Fail 2 May 2018 116,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides along suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front/rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracked/perished

various brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,461 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides along suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished/deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracked/perished

Pass 15 May 2015 99,819 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 99,780 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,714 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lip on front brake discs

steering squeeking when turning right

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,268 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,512 miles

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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RX05 BHJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX05 BHJ, 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 RX05 BHJ registered?

RX05 BHJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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