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GJ55 WZG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,963 mi
Last recorded112,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 112,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearling (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearling (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,715 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,448 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,855 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 88,092 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 88,091 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,890 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 84,839 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,637 miles

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,637 miles

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

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,865 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,667 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,013 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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GJ55 WZG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ55 WZG, 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 GJ55 WZG registered?

GJ55 WZG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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