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SP55 YBA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,188 mi
Last recorded64,188 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,946 miles

Engine misfire

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wing panel (quarter panel) corroded and separating

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes deteraited (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,945 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pip joint at front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wing panel (quarter panel) corroded and separating

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes deteraited (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,156 miles

Exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front top strut mounting plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front top strut mounting plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front top strut mounting plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front top strut mounting plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,263 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 38,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,926 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 32,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,447 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 YBA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 YBA, 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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SP55 YBA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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