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MT55 RYC

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 RYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,251 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 90,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,917 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,359 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,930 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,661 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 RYC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RYC, 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

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What year was MT55 RYC registered?

MT55 RYC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is MT55 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 RYC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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