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YC05 RMY

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 RMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 100,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 98,328 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 98,328 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,640 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,360 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,578 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,593 miles

MIL lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning lamp on

MIL lamp on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes n/s/f slightly lower (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s and n/s headlamp lens need deteriating

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,020 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 58,020 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,579 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jun 2011 38,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,487 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,487 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,283 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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YC05 RMY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC05 RMY, 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 YC05 RMY registered?

YC05 RMY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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