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YG05 XYO

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XYO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 81,888 miles

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 30 Jun 2025 76,318 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 71,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,550 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front 2 rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2019 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,491 miles

Both Front Tyres Slight Cracks In Tread Pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,030 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,115 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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YG05 XYO 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 90.9%.

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 YG05 XYO, 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 YG05 XYO registered?

YG05 XYO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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