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KH55 OYL

2005 BMW Z4

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 OYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 108,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,111 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,793 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,909 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 86,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres split on inner tyre walls

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,065 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play.

N/S/F brake disc scored/pitted.

N/S/R brake pipe has slightest of corrosion.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 60,065 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play.

N/S/F brake disc scored/pitted.

N/S/R brake pipe has slightest of corrosion.

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,484 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,228 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,609 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,744 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,088 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 26,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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KH55 OYL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KH55 OYL, 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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KH55 OYL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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