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EO55 FFM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,523 mi
Last recorded117,523 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 117,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,399 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 102,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 91,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,970 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light slight misting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper slight damaged

small chips on front screen

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,293 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,473 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,688 miles

all tyre treads low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,603 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 29,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,894 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,566 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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EO55 FFM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 EO55 FFM, 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 EO55 FFM registered?

EO55 FFM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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