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VU55 JVP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,850 mi
Last recorded118,850 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount plat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount plat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,448 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlights starting to go opaque

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,650 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad, poss cam cover seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front dash, service message on,

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm , damage to side wall, 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad, poss cam cover seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front dash, service message on,

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush , (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm , damage to side wall, 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 99,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,970 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,747 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear ends.

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated along top edge. still readable at required distance.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,747 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear ends.

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated along top edge. still readable at required distance.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,982 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 JVP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JVP, 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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What year was VU55 JVP registered?

VU55 JVP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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