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SW05 EJX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,139 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensed with water droplets dip aim still acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,756 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,312 miles

exhaust bracket broken in area of gearbox rear mounting

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,302 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken in area of gearbox rear mounting

Pass 24 May 2013 83,398 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 74,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 53,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,399 miles

underside not fully checked guards fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,478 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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SW05 EJX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW05 EJX, 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 SW05 EJX registered?

SW05 EJX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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