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YA05 JFK

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,313 mi
Last recorded76,313 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 JFK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 76,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,328 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 73,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,215 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 6 May 2015 62,679 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,531 miles

nearside headlight has condensation inside and poor beam image

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside headlight has condensation inside and poor beam image

Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 33,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,756 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,756 miles

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

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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YA05 JFK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YA05 JFK, 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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YA05 JFK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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