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BV55 FZJ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,610 mi
Last recorded58,610 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 FZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear pipes at fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,435 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 51,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 44,496 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,839 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 28,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 23,894 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 23,894 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,333 miles

Under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,221 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 14,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,481 miles

high stop light not secure

Fail 18 Nov 2010 11,449 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high stop light not secure

Pass 29 May 2009 5,508 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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BV55 FZJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV55 FZJ, 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 BV55 FZJ registered?

BV55 FZJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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