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GK55 VAM

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,321 mi
Last recorded96,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,688 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 71,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 71,534 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,132 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wiper linkage fault (8.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,058 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,582 miles

both front arm rear bushes have slight play

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,582 miles

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

both front arm rear bushes have slight play

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,432 miles

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

o/side rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,432 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,521 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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GK55 VAM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 GK55 VAM, 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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GK55 VAM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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