CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL55 HCF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,414 mi
Last recorded109,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 109,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 104,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,012 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 101,012 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 100,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,774 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 72,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,398 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,374 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,374 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,800 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 50,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 44,777 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 37,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 32,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 tyres worn lower than 1.6mm on outer part of tread but grooves on this part have not been cut as deep as grooves with wear indicators

Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,047 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 tyres worn lower than 1.6mm on outer part of tread but grooves on this part have not been cut as deep as grooves with wear indicators

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL55 HCF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BL55 HCF, 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

How do I check the history of BL55 HCF?

You can check the full history of BL55 HCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL55 HCF registered?

BL55 HCF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BL55 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 HCF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 HCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL55 HCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.