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YG55 WCO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 74,691 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 74,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 74,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 53,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,373 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 51,372 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,543 miles

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

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 WCO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

YG55 WCO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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