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SP05 ZVD

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZVD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 109,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 100,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 100,658 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,398 miles

fuel cap seal requires changing perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,052 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2016 99,052 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,265 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 90,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,225 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,225 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,296 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,289 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)

Pass 5 May 2008 33,601 miles

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

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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SP05 ZVD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP05 ZVD, 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 SP05 ZVD registered?

SP05 ZVD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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