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SH55 KFP

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,177 mi
Last recorded160,177 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 KFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 160,177 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity outer position lamp bulb not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs corroded around inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 160,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides front brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity outer position lamp bulb not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs corroded around inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 155,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front road wheel looks like it has possibly been repaired at some time outer edge

Fail 1 May 2018 155,701 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between the 2 flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriated - not displaying correctly on headlamp tester (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between the 2 flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front road wheel looks like it has possibly been repaired at some time outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 146,049 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 131,886 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides washers not working (1.7.2)

Fuel tank leaking around sender unit (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 126,345 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 120,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,276 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 106,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,198 miles

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

spare fitted too offside front

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,459 miles

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

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

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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SH55 KFP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH55 KFP, 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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SH55 KFP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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