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SO05 ERY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ERY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,409 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,151 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,578 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,162 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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SO05 ERY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO05 ERY, 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 SO05 ERY registered?

SO05 ERY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is SO05 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 ERY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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