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VU55 LYP

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,497 mi
Last recorded82,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 LYP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,497 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 80,564 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,990 miles

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

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

Underside chassis and suspension components age related components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,463 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 79,463 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,947 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 78,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,476 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 76,873 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 76,102 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,339 miles

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

bonnet catch seized

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (greased ) (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

undertrays restrict full examinaTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (greased ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

oil leaks

undertrays restrict full examinaTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,851 miles

front reg plate slight damage

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge warn abnormal but no cords showing

offside rear tyre inner edge warn abnormal but no cords showing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,813 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are slightely worn

offside front tyre is scuffing on the inner edge

rear tyre's are starting to wear

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 26,650 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 LYP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VU55 LYP, 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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VU55 LYP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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