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RY55 NWJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,470 mi
Last recorded128,470 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 127,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 127,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,068 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2022 118,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,269 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 112,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre cracking, mis-shaped and has a nail in it

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 109,865 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 109,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,767 miles

Front front pads getting low

Offside Rear tyre just on legal limit

Fail 3 May 2018 89,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front pads getting low

Offside Rear tyre just on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2016 79,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp weak image

Fail 24 May 2016 79,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp weak image

Pass 6 May 2015 68,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,505 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,869 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 NWJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RY55 NWJ, 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 RY55 NWJ registered?

RY55 NWJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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