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YF55 BHJ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 BHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,824 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 104,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 104,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp units

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,013 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 92,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,952 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,192 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 47,192 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 42,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,229 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,212 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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YF55 BHJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF55 BHJ, 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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YF55 BHJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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