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SO55 ZKE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 ZKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 98,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2023 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 98,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,860 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre valves deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 81,745 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 75,064 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 75,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,850 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,439 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,892 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR AT EDGE OF TREAD,225/40R18W

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,697 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 ZKE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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