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CK55 XVS

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,690 mi
Last recorded164,690 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 XVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 164,690 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all linking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 164,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all linking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 164,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check tyre (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak Bad cooling leak

Nearside Front bumper loose

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall splitting,no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall splitting no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 162,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread 225 / 45 r 17 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 162,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 28 Mar 2023 157,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 151,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip floor F to R RBP (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 140,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 140,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 133,080 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 133,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 133,061 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,301 miles

Oil leak rear of engine

Fail 23 Nov 2017 131,299 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak rear of engine

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,030 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded centre mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corrode over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak around engine

Fail 25 Nov 2016 124,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over the tank to the o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To centre mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 66,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,630 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CK55 XVS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK55 XVS, 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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CK55 XVS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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