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YG55 UZA

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,312 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 86,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,934 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,169 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 57,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Has two lamps, one is not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip mark. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight play at wheel hub.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,830 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,780 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,881 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,874 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges advise replacement

Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges advise replacement

nearside rear tyre puntured

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 UZA is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

YG55 UZA is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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