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EA55 EWG

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 EWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,963 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 10 Oct 2024

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 1 Oct 2024

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from undertray X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from NS to OS flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR..OSR & BOTH FRONT TO REARS N-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH,,,,,,,,,,,18 YR OLD ETC ETC (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH , (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,734 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021

16 yr old etc etc,,,,,,,,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3 etc etc,

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,094 miles

255/40/17 X 2 REARS & 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH HSC,, (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF & ALL SA'S HSC/PLASTIC COVERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 78,139 miles

SERV?,,255/40/17 X 2 REARS & 225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS ,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,,OIL MIST,,OSF HL CONDENSATION,,

Pass 12 May 2018 74,071 miles

SERVICE?,,OSF H/LAMP CONDENSATION CONTAMINATION,,REAR PADS,,PLASTICS ETC X 3,,255/40/17 X 2 REARS----225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS,,,,,

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

front and rear brake discs some wear

oil leak from rear of gearbox

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,606 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 49,606 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 40,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,467 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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EA55 EWG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA55 EWG, 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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EA55 EWG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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