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MM55 KWC

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,568 mi
Last recorded147,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 KWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 147,568 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake inop very low efficiency both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 145,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible hose showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible hose showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 143,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 143,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,749 miles

rear exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,366 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 133,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,029 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre bold on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 118,028 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre bold on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Secondry Bonnet catch partially seized

Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,232 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front pads and discs in poor condition.

Offside front shock absorber has negligable effect.

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,554 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 93,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 82,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,278 miles

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

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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MM55 KWC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM55 KWC, 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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MM55 KWC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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