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CX05 FGZ

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2017 79,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,204 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 52,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,892 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,137 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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CX05 FGZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX05 FGZ, 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 CX05 FGZ registered?

CX05 FGZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is CX05 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 FGZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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