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P222 EMO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,615 mi
Last recorded59,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 EMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 59,615 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 59,615 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,272 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look 80% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,604 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 39,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate very slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,792 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,507 miles

note front brake pads getting low

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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P222 EMO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P222 EMO, 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 P222 EMO registered?

P222 EMO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is P222 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 EMO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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