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YB05 KOA

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 114,675 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,863 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,090 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake slightly weak

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 105,090 miles

Handbrake slightly weak

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,022 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 101,022 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,284 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,838 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,820 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,161 miles

All tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,014 miles

cracked door mirror glass nearside

front brake pads low

slight play in front offside lower link

Fail 12 Aug 2011 51,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

cracked door mirror glass nearside

front brake pads low

slight play in front offside lower link

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,677 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 36,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,256 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 KOA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

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

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