CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX55 XLM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,043 mi
Last recorded108,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,798 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2018 100,796 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,734 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone ( 225/50/16 92v run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone ( 225/50/16 92v run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone ( 225/50/16 92v run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone ( 225/50/16 92v run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,013 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,929 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,641 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 35,345 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 35,345 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,888 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX55 XLM 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 68.2%.

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 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 EX55 XLM, 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 XLM?

You can check the full history of EX55 XLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX55 XLM registered?

EX55 XLM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 XLM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 XLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX55 XLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.