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YK55 HFE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,100 mi
Last recorded104,100 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 104,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s close to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both,slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 23 May 2024 103,955 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion from front to rear

Fail 21 May 2024 103,866 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion from front to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,750 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

Fail 16 Dec 2022 103,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,587 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 103,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears covered in grease, some exposed sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of a flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,901 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears covered in grease, some exposed sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of a flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust hanger broken

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,892 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,238 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,736 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,027 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,828 miles

adv n/s front tyre inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 59,828 miles

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

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

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

adv n/s front tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,420 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,032 miles

adv n/s rear tyre inner edge

adv o/s rear tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,460 miles

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

both rear tyres weaing on inside edges, also worn close to legal limit

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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YK55 HFE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK55 HFE, 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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YK55 HFE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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