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HV55 KYZ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KYZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose - Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose - Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Cant See Where From Clearly due to Undertrays Fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Bonnet Difficult to Open

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose - Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose - Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Cant See Where From Clearly due to Undertrays Fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,450 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 110,415 miles

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

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,201 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,275 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 100,275 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 95,251 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,904 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,848 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs getting rusty and worn and brake pads getting down

Stonechips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,574 miles

Exhaust system rusty in various places

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear gearbox/propshaft seal damp

Rockercover gasket leaking

Slight dampness around nearside rear diff seal

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 64,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,201 miles

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

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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HV55 KYZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HV55 KYZ, 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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HV55 KYZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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