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DK55 RXT

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,489 mi
Last recorded51,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,489 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,225 miles

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

Front Both front strut top mounts starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive shafts corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 50,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Both front strut top mounts starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive shafts corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,173 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 43,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 42,643 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,383 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 38,477 miles

slight perishing evident of all tire treads

Offside Front slight bind evident osf brake caliper

Fail 30 May 2017 38,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing evident of all tire treads

Offside Front slight bind evident osf brake caliper

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,469 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning lamp lit

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 30,576 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning lamp lit

Nearside rear brake disc corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,223 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,530 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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DK55 RXT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK55 RXT, 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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DK55 RXT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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