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YS05 NLR

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,020 mi
Last recorded196,020 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 196,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 185,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 185,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 162,205 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 162,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,108 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,685 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 90,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,451 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 61,239 miles

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

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 28,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,361 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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YS05 NLR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS05 NLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 NLR registered?

YS05 NLR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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