MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Headlamp incorrect colour both - blue (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification suspension strut - fouling road wheel (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components excessively lowered (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front tyre slight damage to rim protector
brake pad warning light on (pads that i can see look ok)
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both headlamps, poor pattern.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r clip missing on caliper
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges
engine under tray fitted
front pads wearing low
fuel cap seal perished
o/s/r shock dust cover missing
plastic covers fitted to n/s floor pan
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges
engine under tray fitted
front pads wearing low
fuel cap seal perished
o/s/r shock dust cover missing
plastic covers fitted to n/s floor pan
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VK05 SZP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SZP, 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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VK05 SZP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 April 2005.
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