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FA05 WDN

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,189 mi
Last recorded91,189 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,028 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,037 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel previously repaired by weld no signs of cracks/fractures

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

Pass 24 May 2016 78,091 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel previously repaired by weld no signs of cracks/fractures

Fail 17 May 2016 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel previously repaired by weld no signs of cracks/fractures

Pass 15 May 2015 76,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,101 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,074 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 WDN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA05 WDN, 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 FA05 WDN registered?

FA05 WDN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is FA05 WDN safe to buy?

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