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DE55 GVJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 41,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,802 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,905 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,563 miles

slight free movement in nearside front and offside front wishbone bushes (rear bush)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,499 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 24,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 15,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,017 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 10,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,742 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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DE55 GVJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE55 GVJ, 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 DE55 GVJ registered?

DE55 GVJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is DE55 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 GVJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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