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OV55 VCU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,602 mi
Last recorded122,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,602 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,946 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 121,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 121,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 114,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,498 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 17 Jun 2016 95,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,023 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,022 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear nuberplate lettering dark grey (not likely to be missread)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,488 miles

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

exhaust system has a mounting that is deteriorated but still supports the exhaust

Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,224 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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OV55 VCU 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 72.7%.

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 OV55 VCU, 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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What year was OV55 VCU registered?

OV55 VCU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is OV55 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 VCU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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