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CE55 YCU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,020 mi
Last recorded101,020 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,020 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension components have signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2026 101,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension components have signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,284 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings very pitted with rust (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 100,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad broken up and moving. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings very pitted with rust (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2023 99,145 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 99,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,607 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 89,556 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking BOTH (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,821 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,227 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)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,757 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 38,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 26,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,500 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 15,027 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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CE55 YCU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CE55 YCU, 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 CE55 YCU registered?

CE55 YCU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is CE55 YCU safe to buy?

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