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VE55 DXC

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 DXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 53,976 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 53,976 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 51,378 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,483 miles

Nearside Front slight play in control arm bush

Offside Front slight play in control arm bush

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 36,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,146 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,112 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,112 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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VE55 DXC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE55 DXC, 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 VE55 DXC registered?

VE55 DXC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is VE55 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 DXC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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