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YK55 GXV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,615 mi
Last recorded116,615 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 GXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,615 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 116,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,450 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 91,015 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,421 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,421 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2008 34,767 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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YK55 GXV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YK55 GXV, 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 YK55 GXV registered?

YK55 GXV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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