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EY55 BMV

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,371 mi
Last recorded45,371 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 39,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,515 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 36,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,343 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,062 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,053 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,667 miles

both front shock rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,907 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,466 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 19,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,060 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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EY55 BMV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EY55 BMV, 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 EY55 BMV registered?

EY55 BMV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EY55 BMV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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