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SF55 YBZ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,046 mi
Last recorded88,046 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,526 miles

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

air bag light remains on

brake warning light remains on

traction light remains on

tyre warning light remains on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,888 miles

air bag warning light on

o/s rear support bracket bolt missing

traction control warning light on

tyre warning light on

warning light (hand brake light) on

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bolt missing from rear diff support bar

Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,800 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn thin

front road wheels slightly distorted

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both suspension lower arm inner mounting bushes

underside of vehicle rear support bar bolt missing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,564 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,861 miles

VEHICLE INSPECTED WET

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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SF55 YBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF55 YBZ, 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 SF55 YBZ registered?

SF55 YBZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is SF55 YBZ safe to buy?

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