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VU55 AEO

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,132 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,769 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 80,998 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,011 miles

front brake inbalance close to limit

Fail 24 Feb 2018 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake inbalance close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,667 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded + nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,788 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 45,143 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,143 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,867 miles

Brake fluid change overdue

both front tyres worn low on edges (nsf down to 1mm on inner edge) due to under inflation

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,107 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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VU55 AEO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VU55 AEO, 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 VU55 AEO registered?

VU55 AEO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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