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S100 UPE

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 102,211 miles

o/s/r light only 50% working

Fail 10 Dec 2016 102,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light only 50% working

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,991 miles

rear box exhaust hangar not attached to exhaust

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high crash damage, headlight needs to be fitted correctly (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear box exhaust hangar not attached to exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2014 90,824 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 90,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,875 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,320 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 77,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,409 miles

front discs rusting

rear discs rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,892 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S100 UPE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S100 UPE, 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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S100 UPE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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