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T9 BEU

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,346 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in lower arm component

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play in lower arm component

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in lower arm component

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play in lower arm component

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,888 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,888 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,152 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rearshocker shroud insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rearshocker shroud insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,379 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.(3mm)

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

Oil leak from around gearbox area.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,185 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake disc's worn / corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,129 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,929 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,221 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 30,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T9 BEU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T9 BEU, 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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T9 BEU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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