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YA54 ALA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,372 mi
Last recorded48,372 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 ALA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 40,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to rear pipes, slightly corroded at front of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 33,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,853 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 27 May 2011 44,842 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 19 May 2010 30,730 miles

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

advise both rear brake discs starting to wear

advise rear very close to legal limit

Fail 19 May 2010 30,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn hard inner edge suggest tracking

Pass 22 May 2009 14,944 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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YA54 ALA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YA54 ALA, 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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YA54 ALA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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