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ML55 MAX

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,188 mi
Last recorded12,188 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML55 MAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 12,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 12,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 12,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 12,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 11,976 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 11,884 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 11,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,835 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,755 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,681 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,426 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,215 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,822 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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ML55 MAX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ML55 MAX, 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 ML55 MAX registered?

ML55 MAX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is ML55 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML55 MAX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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