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YA05 YLN

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 107,734 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 107,734 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,699 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 94,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,525 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,957 miles

front brakepads wearing low

Pass 21 May 2010 30,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 18,024 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 YLN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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