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YR55 BGE

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 BGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,707 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,425 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,343 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 16,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,879 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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YR55 BGE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR55 BGE, 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 YR55 BGE registered?

YR55 BGE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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