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SC05 WXT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 WXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 108,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 107,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door requires lifting to open from outside, play in lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake caliper slide pin dust covers missing

TPMS system not working, red warning lamp on dashboard

Front brake discs worn and pitted, very little wear on pads, discs should have been changed with last set of pads

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,075 miles

front pads low

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,106 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,659 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,799 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,970 miles

Both rear tyres are void of any tread on the inside edges but have just met the 1.6mm legal limit within the required area. Both rear tyres will reqiure replacement very soon.

It is advised that the nearside rear metal brake pipe is replaced soon as it has only just met the minimum requirement.

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

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

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

The offside rear brake pad warning wire on the offside rear is worn.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres are void of any tread on the inside edges but have just met the 1.6mm legal limit within the required area. Both rear tyres will reqiure replacement very soon.

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

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

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

The offside rear brake pad warning wire on the offside rear is worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,712 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 63,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,757 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,126 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,146 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SC05 WXT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC05 WXT, 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 SC05 WXT registered?

SC05 WXT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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