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EO55 VZP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,227 mi
Last recorded101,227 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VZP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,835 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,322 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 65,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 28,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,580 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 26,420 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 23,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 21,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,806 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,837 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 VZP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO55 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

EO55 VZP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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