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SF05 TVU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,245 mi
Last recorded65,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,245 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 65,242 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,226 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Lenses Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Only Visible On Shaker Plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant Light Illuminated On Dash

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,090 miles

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

Offside rear inner position lamp in-op

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,892 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn on the edges

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,536 miles

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

front suspension arms; rear bushes weak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,573 miles

Offside front suspension arm; rear bush weak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight aims adjusted

n/s/f tyre deep cut on sidewall, no cords. 225/40/18w run flat

o/s/f tyre cracking,.

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,817 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 37,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,822 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,127 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r outer sidelamp inop.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,127 miles

n/s/r outer sidelamp inop.

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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SF05 TVU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF05 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 TVU registered?

SF05 TVU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SF05 TVU safe to buy?

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