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SP55 USO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middile joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on the inner tread

co level just passed

engine light is on

n/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,703 miles

0il leak

off side front suspention arm bush slight play

slight blow on exhaust

steering system has slight free play

Fail 25 Jan 2015 95,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 84,164 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,782 miles

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

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 7 Feb 2008 16,844 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 USO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

SP55 USO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is SP55 USO safe to buy?

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