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FB05 GRF

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,611 mi
Last recorded101,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GRF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 101,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,443 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 97,443 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,749 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 77,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,779 miles

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2020 72,773 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,688 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,688 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,715 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,144 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,029 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,325 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,977 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 5 Aug 2009 12,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 12,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,259 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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FB05 GRF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FB05 GRF, 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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FB05 GRF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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