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BV55 ERS

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,241 mi
Last recorded89,241 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 ERS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 89,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 88,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 88,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 88,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,273 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,271 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,318 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,469 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 57,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,457 miles

both front tyres are perished at outer edges of tread

Pass 20 May 2011 30,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 30,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,917 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,435 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,296 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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BV55 ERS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV55 ERS, 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

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What year was BV55 ERS registered?

BV55 ERS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BV55 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 ERS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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