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SA55 HBZ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

heat shield insecure at rear

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 110,419 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush has play (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

heat shield insecure at rear

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,021 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 110,021 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Due to Fluid level and Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid From ABS Unit (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 107,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with built in hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with built in hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 104,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,076 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,076 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,898 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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SA55 HBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SA55 HBZ, 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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SA55 HBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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