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YP05 SSU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 SSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 49,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,229 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,708 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 46,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,965 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 31 May 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 19,986 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 17,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,016 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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YP05 SSU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP05 SSU, 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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What year was YP05 SSU registered?

YP05 SSU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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