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F19 EMY

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 EMY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Has temporary repair to the brake back plate

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated and loose

Fail 10 Dec 2025 104,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Has temporary repair to the brake back plate

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated and loose

Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And is also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Has a temporary repair to brake back plate

Fail 17 Dec 2024 100,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And is also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Has a temporary repair to brake back plate

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,911 miles

Front Inner both track rod arms slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,920 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,539 miles

Nearside Front shock weak in operation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,845 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,506 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,506 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,486 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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F19 EMY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F19 EMY, 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 F19 EMY registered?

F19 EMY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is F19 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F19 EMY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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