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WJ55 ZZX

2005 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 ZZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 72,434 miles

Brake warning light displayed

Exhaust steady bracket at gearbox - clamp fractured

Fail 20 May 2016 72,340 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven lower effort at nearside and binding slightly (3.7.B.2)

Brake warning light displayed

Exhaust steady bracket at gearbox - clamp fractured

Pass 6 May 2015 65,943 miles

Near side front tyre has worn very low on the inner edge its very close to showing cord

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

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

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

Rear near side tyre has a screw in the center of the tread

Tyre wear from both front lower arm rear bush weak

Fail 5 May 2015 65,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front off side tyre worn very low on the inner edge close to showing cord

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Tyre wear from both front lower arm rear bush weak

Pass 23 May 2014 59,233 miles

All front & rear disc's deteriating

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

Fail 23 May 2014 59,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

All front & rear disc's deteriating

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 51,854 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 51,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 32,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,243 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Sep 2011 31,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 9 Jul 2010 25,319 miles

advise, slight misfire on engine.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 25,319 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise, slight misfire on engine.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,515 miles

exhaust front pipe cracked (has minor leak)

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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WJ55 ZZX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ55 ZZX, 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 WJ55 ZZX registered?

WJ55 ZZX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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