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NL55 PJY

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 144,978 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 144,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,730 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 134,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,062 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,062 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 74,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 74,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 58,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 49,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,745 miles

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

rubber boots just starting to leak grease on n/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,591 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 31,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,029 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,127 miles

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

engine undertray damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine undertray damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

airbag light on

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

airbag light on

centre exhaust bracket snapped

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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NL55 PJY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NL55 PJY, 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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NL55 PJY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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