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KG55 XEE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,634 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 91,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 77,064 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,701 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 68,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMs light on

Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMs light on

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lamp one sidelight bulb inop (four bulbs in lamp)

offside headlamp full of condensation, beam pattern ok

Fail 9 Aug 2019 57,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lamp one sidelight bulb inop (four bulbs in lamp)

offside headlamp full of condensation, beam pattern ok

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,366 miles

front tyres just off limits & smooth on edgres

slight movement in front lower arm bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 42,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,515 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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KG55 XEE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KG55 XEE, 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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What year was KG55 XEE registered?

KG55 XEE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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