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KY55 YCO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Washer jet pressure weak

Pass 5 May 2023 93,891 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 93,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,495 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 92,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,109 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 82,440 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight engine and gearbox oil weeps

slight play at both front lower ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 72,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,269 miles

Air bag warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,259 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,924 miles

Air bag light on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,332 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,306 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,306 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,436 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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KY55 YCO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY55 YCO, 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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KY55 YCO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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