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FA05 AZG

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,061 mi
Last recorded104,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,061 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 103,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 99,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 96,823 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 96,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but closed when vehicle on the ground so not letting dirt in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears and damadged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly due to lense being deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but closed when vehicle on the ground so not letting dirt in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brakes binding on pads twice as worn as os and have been very hot! unable to fully test wheel bearing

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

Offside headlight beam pattern faint but visible

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2021 89,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brakes binding on pads twice as worn as os and have been very hot! unable to fully test wheel bearing

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

Offside headlight beam pattern faint but visible

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but closes up when weight is on the ground (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wishbone bush bolt (1 of 2) left lose possibly cross threaded? but unit is secure at time of test as it is located on dowels, it cant rotate around the remaining tight bolt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested unit insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but closes up when weight is on the ground (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wishbone bush bolt (1 of 2) left lose possibly cross threaded? but unit is secure at time of test as it is located on dowels, it cant rotate around the remaining tight bolt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 82,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,255 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 50,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,952 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 40,952 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth 225/40zr18

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,720 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 19,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,800 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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FA05 AZG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FA05 AZG, 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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FA05 AZG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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