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YM05 CYC

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,916 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,470 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding but not weakened

Fail 30 Aug 2024 81,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding but not weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,480 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,406 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,803 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,072 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,607 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,929 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 24,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,755 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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YM05 CYC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM05 CYC, 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 YM05 CYC registered?

YM05 CYC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is YM05 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 CYC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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