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YB05 KFT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,584 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 106,574 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,465 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel rim has had a repair

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,332 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 106,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,257 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,734 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,693 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,693 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,649 miles

both front wipers are starting to smear

Fail 19 Apr 2014 86,649 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,255 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,357 miles

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

NOISEY H/BRAKE

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,247 miles

ALL tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,242 miles

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

ALL tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,199 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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YB05 KFT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB05 KFT, 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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YB05 KFT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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