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BK05 JFG

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,091 mi
Last recorded61,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub frame undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,387 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undersealed

Fail 30 May 2025 58,373 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,701 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,046 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 16 Feb 2018 53,046 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective unable to determine which but warning light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

disc pad warning light on

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,936 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,537 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 44,537 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,263 miles

nearside rear wheel repaired

Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel repaired

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,505 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

disc pad warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,331 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,569 miles

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

Slight play in o/s rack arm

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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BK05 JFG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK05 JFG, 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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BK05 JFG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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