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VU05 EVP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,579 miles

water in o/s headlamp - pattern ok

Fail 29 Mar 2023 94,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water in o/s headlamp - pattern ok

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,703 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,355 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 84,355 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,069 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,086 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,086 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,852 miles

N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO WEAR BARS & BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,953 miles

front & rear brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,807 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,790 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,137 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,993 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,992 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,343 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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VU05 EVP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU05 EVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 EVP registered?

VU05 EVP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 EVP shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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