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BL05 VFG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,089 mi
Last recorded48,089 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 48,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 46,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front headlight lens dirty

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

Offside Front headlight lens dirty

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe to o/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Both brake pipes rusty) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,578 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear, difficult to fully assess

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear, difficult to fully assess

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,674 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,027 miles

Rear brake pipes by fuel tank rusty

Rear top mounts deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2017 44,027 miles

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

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

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

Front wishbone rear bushes have max permissible movement

Rear brake pipes by fuel tank rusty

Rear top mounts deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,544 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres 3.5mm

Front wishbone rear bushes have max permissible movement

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear shock absorber top mounts separating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,907 miles

front brake pads low

front rubber mounted bottom ball joints soft

front wishbone rear bushes soft (max permissible

rear shock absorber top mounts showing initial signs of seperating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,087 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,206 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 32,206 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,813 miles

all under panels in place

wish bone rear bushes soft

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,405 miles

all under panels in place

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,542 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 16,525 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,595 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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BL05 VFG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL05 VFG, 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 BL05 VFG registered?

BL05 VFG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is BL05 VFG safe to buy?

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