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RY55 RVR

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,609 mi
Last recorded134,609 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 RVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 134,609 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 134,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 115,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 115,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 97,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 85,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 80,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,989 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,125 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,002 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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RY55 RVR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY55 RVR, 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 RY55 RVR registered?

RY55 RVR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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