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OV05VOU
2005 BMW Z4
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration OV05VOU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z4
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,908 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,873 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,333 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. TYRE FROM 2011. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. TYRE FROM 2011. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- ENGINE CUT OUT 3 TIMES.
21 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ENGINE CUT OUT 3 TIMES.
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,584 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,510 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer side light inop
- Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,997 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- under trays fitted
- engine trims fitted
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted
- engine trims fitted
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,866 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,926 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,512 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2017 2 Jul 20265 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,898 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,930 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015 2 Jul 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,798 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 2 Jul 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,802 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 2 Jul 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,415 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 2 Jul 202618 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,822 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear 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)
19 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,537 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2010 2 Jul 202619 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,695 MI
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OV05VOU was registered on 2005-05-23
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