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BR55 LOT

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,370 mi
Last recorded44,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR55 LOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 44,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,542 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 30 Dec 2023 40,602 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 40,580 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,268 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,413 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 30,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,157 miles

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Fail 22 Jan 2019 29,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,651 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 28,651 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,901 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes weak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 19,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arm rear bushes weak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,352 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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BR55 LOT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BR55 LOT, 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 BR55 LOT registered?

BR55 LOT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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