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VK05 MXU

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,844 mi
Last recorded60,844 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 MXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 60,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 60,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,994 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 47,820 miles

nearside emergency brake squeals when operated

Fail 16 May 2012 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside emergency brake squeals when operated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 15 Apr 2010 40,112 miles

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

near side rear tyre getting low

slight play in both loli pop bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,096 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 36,096 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 31 May 2008 32,898 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 32,898 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 31,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VK05 MXU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VK05 MXU, 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 VK05 MXU registered?

VK05 MXU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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