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PE55 EZM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 EZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 126,944 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking onto exhaust risk to others (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 121,927 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,149 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,764 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases studs rusted away, just starting to blow a little. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,055 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,851 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rears to rear flexibles chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexible chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexible chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back and both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,905 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,104 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,328 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs and pads worn

gearbox oil leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs and pads worn

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,878 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded, pitted and scored

Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs heavily corroded, pitted and scored

both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes worn/play

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,654 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)

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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PE55 EZM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PE55 EZM, 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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PE55 EZM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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