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YC55 VML

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,506 mi
Last recorded68,506 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 68,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 68,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,931 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 67,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,523 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 65,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 62,269 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,356 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,863 miles

n/s/front tyre worn close to minimum tread limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,195 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,195 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,441 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2015 53,441 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all discs rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre pershing

o/s/f tyre pershing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,057 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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YC55 VML is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YC55 VML, 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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YC55 VML is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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