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YB05 LFW

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 101,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 99,774 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 99,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 91,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 89,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,390 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,587 miles

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

eml light illuminated

Pass 5 May 2017 86,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front area, (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,102 miles

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

front brakes worn

rear tyres 2mm inner

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,682 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,681 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 27 Jul 2013 51,851 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,809 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,478 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,478 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,696 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,611 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 35,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,448 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 LFW 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 81%.

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

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