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YB05 RYZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 RYZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,711 miles

both headlamp images poor

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,730 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 24 Jun 2017 57,528 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,233 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 42,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,663 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 41,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,406 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 RYZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

YB05 RYZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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