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DY55 ZGV

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,170 mi
Last recorded81,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2026 81,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

1 x Rear Exhaust Hanger Snapped

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

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

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

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

Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,010 miles

1 x Rear Exhaust Hanger Snapped

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

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

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 78,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2020 75,722 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,765 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,818 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 53,112 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,381 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,739 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,761 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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DY55 ZGV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY55 ZGV, 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 DY55 ZGV registered?

DY55 ZGV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is DY55 ZGV safe to buy?

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