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GR55 NVZ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,313 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,028 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 104,324 miles

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

fuel cap rubber sealing deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2020 100,906 miles

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

Front front pipe exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 99,417 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,766 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 98,762 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 98,755 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 98,217 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 98,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,833 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 96,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 94,781 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 94,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,741 miles

Exhaust bracket from down pipe to gearbox cracked but exhaust secure

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,482 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,482 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

225/50 R16 92V BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050I (RSC)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 89,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,576 miles

Offside rear jacking block missing

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050 RFT 225/50/R16 (92V)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 84,576 miles

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050 RFT 225/50/R16 (92V)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 75,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 75,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low from inner and outer edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,838 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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GR55 NVZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR55 NVZ, 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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GR55 NVZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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