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HY55 TZZ

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,441 mi
Last recorded136,441 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 TZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,441 miles

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

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 136,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 134,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and pipes on axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 130,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,099 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber weeping fluid

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,122 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,136 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,340 miles

Stone chip in zone b

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,051 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 92,993 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,328 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 71,170 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 71,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 56,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,580 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2012 42,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,952 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,866 miles

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

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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HY55 TZZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY55 TZZ, 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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HY55 TZZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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