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EG05 GFJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,711 mi
Last recorded47,711 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,196 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 47,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,613 miles

brake pressure light showing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 40,613 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake pressure light showing

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,260 miles

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

brake warning lights on require attention

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,618 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,379 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,411 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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EG05 GFJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EG05 GFJ, 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 EG05 GFJ registered?

EG05 GFJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is EG05 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 GFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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