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YH55 PUO

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 132,919 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 132,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 131,481 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 127,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 127,394 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 123,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,179 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both O/S N/S rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 11 May 2016 102,407 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 102,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,140 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,048 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 43,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,751 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 32,751 miles

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

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

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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YH55 PUO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH55 PUO, 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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YH55 PUO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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