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S555 GGM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,775 mi
Last recorded141,775 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 GGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 141,775 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 139,397 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 137,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,010 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,670 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,790 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,790 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 109,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/ & n/s front & rear tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/ & n/s front & rear tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 103,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,079 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 98,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,998 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,998 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,512 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

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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S555 GGM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S555 GGM, 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 S555 GGM registered?

S555 GGM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for S555 GGM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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