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VN55 MTY

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 MTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 78,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe across suspension arm. (Flexi to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe across suspension arm. (Flexi to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 66,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe across suspension arm. (Flexi to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe across suspension arm. (Flexi to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,111 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 55,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,722 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,810 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 20 Sep 2016 48,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 16 Sep 2015 44,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,491 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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VN55 MTY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VN55 MTY, 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 VN55 MTY registered?

VN55 MTY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 MTY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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