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YG55 UHF

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,142 mi
Last recorded36,142 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 36,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 35,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 34,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,457 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 33,457 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 32,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,566 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,562 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,767 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,152 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 28,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,907 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,732 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage, not deep enough to expose cords.

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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YG55 UHF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG55 UHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG55 UHF?

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What year was YG55 UHF registered?

YG55 UHF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is YG55 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 UHF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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