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VX55 WLV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,107 mi
Last recorded38,107 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 38,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material quite bad (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE SLIGHT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,090 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 37,090 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 35,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 33,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed manufactured hole in belt where buckle retainer was located. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,696 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer edge small cuts in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2017 25,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer edge small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 8,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,493 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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VX55 WLV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VX55 WLV, 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 VX55 WLV registered?

VX55 WLV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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