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VK55 XAN

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,308 mi
Last recorded44,308 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 44,308 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 44,307 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,771 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 39,771 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 32,547 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,758 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 23,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,156 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)

Fail 26 May 2017 23,156 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,579 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,853 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 19,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 19,750 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 18,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S & N/S front brake calipier has a slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 18,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S & N/S front brake calipier has a slight bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,520 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 16,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,852 miles

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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VK55 XAN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK55 XAN, 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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VK55 XAN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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