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GP55 VMV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,984 mi
Last recorded87,984 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,984 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 87,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Misfire at idle- only met RPM requirements- fluctuating (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern at headlamps- both headlamps opaque/ tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal cracked/ split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Back plate loose and rotted from bolt mounts (cable tie at top to hold in place) (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding flexi corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Partially braking on inner surface due to excessive corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All suspension components corroded including springs, mounts, rear arms and subframe

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Floor and chassis corroded throughout

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Noise when rotating OSR wheel from hub area- no play or bind

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Casing corroded- slight leak (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays installed

Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 84,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,098 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 79,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,826 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,281 miles

eml on

under guards fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

number plates faded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise eml on

advise-front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,770 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 38,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,597 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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GP55 VMV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 VMV, 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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GP55 VMV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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