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ST05 RHK

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 RHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 115,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 113,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,385 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,059 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,247 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,464 miles

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corossion

Fail 30 Apr 2016 85,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corossion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 70,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,604 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,602 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,526 miles

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 25 Feb 2011 59,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 56,513 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2010 56,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 21 May 2009 52,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 52,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 46,041 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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ST05 RHK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ST05 RHK, 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 ST05 RHK registered?

ST05 RHK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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