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SM55 HNJ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,371 mi
Last recorded40,371 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 HNJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,371 miles

2 x rear shocks worn

2 x rear tyres low

Fail 8 Feb 2018 40,371 miles

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

2 x rear shocks worn

2 x rear tyres low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,742 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,879 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 35,879 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,120 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 32,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,014 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,960 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 25,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 23,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,054 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 19,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,590 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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SM55 HNJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 SM55 HNJ, 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 SM55 HNJ registered?

SM55 HNJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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