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VE55 ZKM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZKM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,527 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 95,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 81,827 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2019 80,886 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2018 78,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,484 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,689 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 26 Jun 2013 40,913 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,367 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 27,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,058 miles

Nearside 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 ZKM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

VE55 ZKM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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