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MT55 RYB

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,002 mi
Last recorded76,002 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 RYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 75,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 73,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,137 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 73,137 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,933 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,904 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,643 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,030 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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MT55 RYB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MT55 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT55 RYB?

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What year was MT55 RYB registered?

MT55 RYB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is MT55 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 RYB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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