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SP55 HEJ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,945 mi
Last recorded63,945 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 63,942 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,186 miles

Customer advised Speedo head has been changed. That’s why mileage is different

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Possible bad earth at instrument panel, indicators affect other tell tale lights slightly.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam and dipped beam tell-tales flash when hazard warning tell-tales are operating

tpms light on

under trays fitted

yellow brake warning light stays on

Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,736 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 111,736 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 107,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 93,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes and nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 664,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,830 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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SP55 HEJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP55 HEJ, 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 SP55 HEJ registered?

SP55 HEJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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