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EX55 OHO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,613 mi
Last recorded133,613 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,060 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 132,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,633 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,704 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 127,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,690 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 124,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear steel brake pipes are corroded at rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2017 120,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 119,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 118,114 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2014 116,160 miles

All four tyres close to limit

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2014 116,160 miles

All four tyres close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2013 114,182 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2013 114,182 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,953 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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EX55 OHO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 EX55 OHO, 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

How do I check the history of EX55 OHO?

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What year was EX55 OHO registered?

EX55 OHO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OHO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 OHO have outstanding finance?

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