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SK55 ZSO

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,542 mi
Last recorded42,542 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 ZSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,542 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 42,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 39,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly nearside front (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,276 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,014 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 36,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,581 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,343 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 9 Mar 2015 26,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 22,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,370 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 21,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,535 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 14,535 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 11,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2008 11,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SK55 ZSO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 SK55 ZSO, 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 SK55 ZSO registered?

SK55 ZSO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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