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F18 ASW

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 ASW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 112,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed rack arm excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,453 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,845 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,220 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,210 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

battery power drain

both front P bushes weak

both windows inop

minor binding osf brakes

nsf tyre 3mm and 9yrs old

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,788 miles

nsf tyre 2mm,osf 3mm

rim damage to both ns wheels

wear to front discs

Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,558 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

both rear tyres 3mm

rear pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,972 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 38,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 7 Nov 2009 27,264 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 24,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,992 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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F18 ASW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F18 ASW, 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 F18 ASW registered?

F18 ASW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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