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LD55 YJM

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,575 mi
Last recorded97,575 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 97,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N.S. & O.S. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,840 miles

front to rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

nail in nearside front tyre right on tyre shoulder

poor image both headlamps

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,438 miles

metal part of rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,841 miles

both front tyre inner and outer edges showing signs of cracking

rear subframe getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,567 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,567 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,708 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)

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,706 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 57,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 19 Jan 2013 48,655 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,300 miles

wipers smearing

exhaust/gearbox mount cracked

undertrims broken

Fail 26 Jan 2010 28,300 miles

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

exhaust/gearbox mount cracked

undertrims broken

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,475 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 22,474 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LD55 YJM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 LD55 YJM, 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 LD55 YJM registered?

LD55 YJM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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