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RJ55 CZX

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,631 mi
Last recorded149,631 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 CZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 149,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 146,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 143,413 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 143,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,745 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 142,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 140,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 140,126 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 134,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 108,957 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,542 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)

slight side wall damage to o/s/f and both rear tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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)

slight side wall damage to o/s/f and both rear tyres

Fail 12 May 2011 96,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 96,666 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2010 88,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,203 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,678 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 70,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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RJ55 CZX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RJ55 CZX, 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 RJ55 CZX registered?

RJ55 CZX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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