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YR55 FNO

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 93,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,072 miles

EML Light on

bonnet hard to open/close

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,843 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 82,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 66,713 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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,134 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,184 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,195 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 FNO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR55 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

YR55 FNO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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