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AU55 JAB

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,220 mi
Last recorded96,220 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 JAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,362 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,787 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,808 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,031 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 65,031 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,232 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 59,230 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,569 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 55,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 51,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,480 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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AU55 JAB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU55 JAB, 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 AU55 JAB registered?

AU55 JAB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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