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ST05 YBY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,784 mi
Last recorded81,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,784 miles

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

Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 81,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 66,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,158 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 YBY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

ST05 YBY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is ST05 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 YBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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