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YG55 USU

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 USU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,023 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))

Parking brake travel

Fail 22 Aug 2025 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 95,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,089 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,094 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,289 miles

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 One of the two bulbs not working on offside rear position lamp

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,289 miles

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

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 One of the two bulbs not working on offside rear position lamp

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and nail

engine light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and nail

engine light on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,098 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,707 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,093 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,111 miles

N/S/R tyre punctured.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,249 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,091 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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YG55 USU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USU, 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

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What year was YG55 USU registered?

YG55 USU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YG55 USU safe to buy?

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