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EY05 FHG

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,523 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,781 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,929 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,356 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,093 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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EY05 FHG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY05 FHG, 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 EY05 FHG registered?

EY05 FHG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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