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2005 BMW Z4
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- Registration FD55OEV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z4
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Apr 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,834 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,650 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,650 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,551 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,882 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,462 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,462 MI
6 Jun 202623 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,522 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all 4 tyres cracking in tread
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all 4 tyres cracking in tread
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,741 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
20 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,741 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,480 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 6 Jun 202614 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,505 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015 6 Jun 202622 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,195 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,882 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 6 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,186 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,501 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
9 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,233 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,013 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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FD55OEV was registered on 2005-12-23
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