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YM05 DGZ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 DGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 84,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 82,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 74,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 74,908 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber casing corroding.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber casing corroding

Pass 11 May 2017 69,154 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 69,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 64,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,778 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on the inner edge

osf brake binding

osf brakes heat damaged

strong advise - osf pads just off legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,036 miles

front arm rear bushes worn

front wipers poor

nsf brake pipe starting to corrode

play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,725 miles

N/S/Rear handbrake cable chafing on anti-roll bar link

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2013 44,961 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,060 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 39,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 25,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,509 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,480 miles

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

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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YM05 DGZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YM05 DGZ, 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 YM05 DGZ registered?

YM05 DGZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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