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FD05 HRL

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,871 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 93,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,184 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe securing bolts and nuts corroded away and bracket damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens and remove condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 91,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR 23kg OSR 183kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe securing bolts and nuts corroded away and bracket damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread new registration plates provided (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lens and remove condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,511 miles

Advise front suspension arm rear support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,190 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,732 miles

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,732 miles

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

Fuel cap seal worn

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,619 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring worn

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,229 miles

Advise both rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,755 miles

advise small chip in screen in zone A less than 10mm not in view

Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise small chip in screen in zone A less than 10mm not in view

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,660 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,873 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,142 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 37,125 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 28,550 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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FD05 HRL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 HRL, 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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FD05 HRL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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