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FP55 UKH

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,969 mi
Last recorded147,969 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 147,969 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 147,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 146,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 145,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 141,835 miles

all four tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

off side front and near side rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2021 140,198 miles

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

off side and near side rear tyres, and off side front tyre inner edges worn very unevenly

Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 135,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 133,091 miles

EML on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 133,091 miles

EML on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 115,468 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 91,893 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,593 miles

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

light corrosion forming on rear suspension

slight wear forming on both front tyre treads

Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

light corrosion forming on rear suspension

slight wear forming on both front tyre treads

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 13,669 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FP55 UKH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FP55 UKH, 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 FP55 UKH registered?

FP55 UKH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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