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SO55 XPM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,542 mi
Last recorded84,542 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,542 miles

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

rear tyres are on 3mm of tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,559 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 82,559 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,428 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,847 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,354 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,354 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,572 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,235 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,848 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 35,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,362 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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SO55 XPM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SO55 XPM, 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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SO55 XPM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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