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VA05 HBY

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,366 mi
Last recorded105,366 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 105,366 miles

Both front head lights deteriorated

Traction Control warning light on dash

Fail 17 May 2018 105,366 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Head light has condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front head lights deteriorated

Brake warning light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Traction Control warning light on dash

Pass 25 May 2017 91,321 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 12 May 2017 91,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to open bonnet and check componants

Pass 21 May 2016 79,990 miles

Electronic stability system light intermittently comes on

Fail 16 May 2016 79,985 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

amber brake pad warning lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 13 May 2015 63,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

front windscreen wipers smear the screen

windscreen washer pump seems weak

Fail 13 May 2015 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2014 47,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,916 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,659 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 2 Oct 2010 30,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,637 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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VA05 HBY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VA05 HBY, 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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VA05 HBY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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