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RX55 ZKZ

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 93,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,529 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,547 miles

front tyres slightly miss shaped

Fail 4 Oct 2014 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres slightly miss shaped

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,051 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 37,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,655 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,655 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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RX55 ZKZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RX55 ZKZ, 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 RX55 ZKZ registered?

RX55 ZKZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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