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YA05 ZKG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,387 mi
Last recorded124,387 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 124,384 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,245 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front SLIGHT BIND

Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive OIL CHANGE???????????? (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH BLOCKING AND OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front SLIGHT BIND

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,249 miles

engine management on light

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear tyres wearing inner side

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,722 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges disstorted

center rear stop lamp not working

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

exhaust catalyst loose and rattling

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine management light on

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges disstorted

center rear stop lamp not working

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,324 miles

nearside door mirrow glass missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,556 miles

nearside door mirrow glass missing

Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,555 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning light on

nearside door mirrow glass missing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,669 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,772 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,926 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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YA05 ZKG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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