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SY55 LFT

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 81,408 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,321 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 80,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 80,288 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 May 2024 80,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,169 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 72,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 72,287 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 98,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,931 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,309 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,665 miles

offside front under tray splash guard insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2013 49,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front under tray splash guard insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,890 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine undertray damaged.

Front number plate damaged.

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewalls.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear tyres, inner sidewalls splitting....warranty?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Air bag light illuminated.

FRont wiper blades deteriorated.

Front brake discs pitted and worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall.

windscreen scored slightly.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,933 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

FRont wiper blades deteriorated.

Front brake discs pitted and worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall.

windscreen scored slightly.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,114 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 33,114 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,269 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,263 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SY55 LFT is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY55 LFT, 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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SY55 LFT is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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