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RV55 VFU

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

119,473 mi
Last recorded119,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 119,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 113,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,246 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 111,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,776 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 1 Sep 2011 94,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV55 VFU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RV55 VFU, 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 RV55 VFU registered?

RV55 VFU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RV55 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 VFU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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