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YF55 FPX

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,190 mi
Last recorded94,190 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 93,979 miles

All four brake pipe’s greased.

Front Brake pads might need replacing before next mot pending, pending on mileage.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil springs location incorrect.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,771 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,071 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,493 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2018 82,163 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 82,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,095 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,763 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,290 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,571 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,745 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,439 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,206 miles

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,646 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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YF55 FPX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YF55 FPX, 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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YF55 FPX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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