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HG55 NKD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 NKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,448 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES AND NSF PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,762 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 75,976 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO MAIN PIPES AT FRONT CORRODED AT RETAINING CLIP (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp needs re-sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise repairing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,377 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,088 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,419 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT/PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALLJOINTS

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,062 miles

eml on dash

slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,749 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,240 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,672 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,113 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 52,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2008 20,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,983 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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HG55 NKD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HG55 NKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 NKD registered?

HG55 NKD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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