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MW54 YYP

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,548 mi
Last recorded217,548 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YYP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 217,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 217,541 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 216,777 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 215,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 212,899 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 212,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 211,358 miles

exhaust manifold to front pipe flange mounting nuts corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 211,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

exhaust manifold to front pipe flange mounting nuts corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 205,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

pad wear warning lamp on

Fail 6 Aug 2018 205,734 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2017 191,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flange nuts corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2017 191,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flange nuts corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 173,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 173,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEED TO CALIPER HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEED TO REAR FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 147,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FEED TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEED TO CALIPER HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEED TO REAR FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,373 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 125,373 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,221 miles

alloys damaged

rear discs worn

surface corrosion to exhaust

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,387 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 76,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,252 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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MW54 YYP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MW54 YYP, 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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MW54 YYP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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