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CE55 YCX

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,284 mi
Last recorded37,284 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 37,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 37,274 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,950 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 26,943 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 23,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,091 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,475 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 YCX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE55 YCX, 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 CE55 YCX registered?

CE55 YCX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CE55 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 YCX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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