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YB05 KFU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 90,137 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 90,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 90,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2019 86,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,682 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,148 miles

Cut in tread of o/s/r tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,117 miles

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

Cut in tread of o/s/r tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,548 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,424 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,457 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 KFU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YB05 KFU, 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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What year was YB05 KFU registered?

YB05 KFU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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