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FB05 JMX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,517 mi
Last recorded49,517 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,517 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler cap seal slight perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2025 49,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm/wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Pass, Rectified at Station (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap sealing device 'o' ring slight perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2023 47,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,134 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 45,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,863 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 41,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,652 miles

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

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

washers poor

Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,430 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,697 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 JMX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JMX, 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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What year was FB05 JMX registered?

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

Is FB05 JMX safe to buy?

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