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YB54 MFO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 MFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy but non excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,901 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.27mm 225/40/18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,829 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosting

Nearside Front Worn smooth inner edges 225/40/18

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,302 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 54,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 49,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 49,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 tyre pressures low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,219 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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YB54 MFO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 YB54 MFO, 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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YB54 MFO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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