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RY55 DDV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,396 mi
Last recorded110,396 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 110,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,224 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Pass 15 Sep 2023 105,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,700 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER THE VEHICLE GENERAL CORROSIN

Fail 17 Sep 2022 102,698 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,625 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,457 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake caliper retaining spring missing, caliper still secure and fully functioning due to slide pins/bolts fully secure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,573 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,185 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 14 Nov 2011 49,509 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,884 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

engine and floor trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,908 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,251 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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RY55 DDV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY55 DDV, 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 RY55 DDV registered?

RY55 DDV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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