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BF55 TXD

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TXD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 121,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 121,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 117,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 112,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,738 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,370 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,099 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine diag light on

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,099 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine diag light on

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,206 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight cut o/s front tyre tread

slight play n/s o/s front lower suspenion wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,684 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,245 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,201 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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BF55 TXD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BF55 TXD, 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 BF55 TXD registered?

BF55 TXD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BF55 TXD safe to buy?

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