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WF55 VRP

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,239 mi
Last recorded113,239 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 113,239 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 113,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 110,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 110,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer stop lamp inoperative

Offside Inner stop lamp inoperative

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 15 Aug 2019 105,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer stop lamp inoperative

Offside Inner stop lamp inoperative

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam image

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam image

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,666 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HI LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,665 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HI LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,117 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 89,108 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,438 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated at test

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 10 Apr 2013 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 54,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 51,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WF55 VRP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WF55 VRP, 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 WF55 VRP registered?

WF55 VRP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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