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YF55 JXM

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 JXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 57,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 56,429 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,144 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 55,144 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Both front headlamps hazy

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 54,897 miles

both front lower arm trailing bushes have play

centre brake light partially works

offside front tyre inner edge cracking

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2021 54,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working substitute light flashing instead (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front lower arm trailing bushes have play

centre brake light partially works

offside front tyre inner edge cracking

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,634 miles

Offside front headlamp hazy

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,279 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bush weak

Offside front headlamp hazy

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,249 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

centre brake light partially works

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low

nearside steering arm play

Fail 26 Mar 2018 53,249 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not wiping - linkage not attached (8.2.2)

both front lower arm bushes worn

centre brake light partially works

nearside outer side light and brake light not working

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low

nearside steering arm play

offside inner brake light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 51,794 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,843 miles

Advise:front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,177 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 JXM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF55 JXM, 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 YF55 JXM registered?

YF55 JXM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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