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OV55 XAB

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,305 mi
Last recorded27,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 27,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 27,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 26,549 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 26,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 26,113 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 24,628 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2022 23,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 21,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,190 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

under floor cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,974 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 XAB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV55 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

OV55 XAB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is OV55 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 XAB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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