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SC55 EBZ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,321 mi
Last recorded122,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 EBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside both on that side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,592 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,513 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,325 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,155 miles

front exhaust bracket split

front tyres approaching wear limit on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,928 miles

both rear tyres getting low advise to change soon

Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low advise to change soon

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,582 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,453 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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SC55 EBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SC55 EBZ, 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 SC55 EBZ registered?

SC55 EBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is SC55 EBZ safe to buy?

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