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GP55 VMY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 118,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front and center exhaust minor gas leak

near and off side rear to front

Fail 25 Feb 2026 118,817 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front and center exhaust minor gas leak

near and off side rear to front

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,960 miles

Brake fluid low and discoloured.

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area. Advise further inspection.

Exhaust centre sleeve blowing slightly.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Advise further inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.9mm.

Parking brake application uneven and readings fluctuating. Advise further inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper rose joints.

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 116,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid low and discoloured.

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust blow from exhaust manifold area. Advise further inspection.

Exhaust centre sleeve blowing slightly.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Advise further inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.9mm.

Parking brake application uneven and readings fluctuating. Advise further inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper rose joints.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,882 miles

Brake fluid level low and fluid discoloured.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight blow from centre exhaust sleeve.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper rose joints.

TPMS warning lamp on.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid level low and fluid discoloured.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight blow from centre exhaust sleeve.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper rose joints.

TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 90,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,366 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front exhaust mounting bracket cracked

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,464 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 22%

front exhaust mounting bracket cracked

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,504 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,628 miles

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside front brake slight binding

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,700 miles

All tyres perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre down to 2mm of tread

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread(3mm)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 23,324 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,163 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 VMY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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