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FG05 OHO

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,096 mi
Last recorded109,096 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 109,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front backing plate insecure

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 108,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front backing plate insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,956 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,567 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim has something trapped in the bead and is leaking (5.2.3 (k))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have corrosion slight corrosion in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 67,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear is corroded to excess just above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have corrosion slight corrosion in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,265 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 49,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 31,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,795 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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FG05 OHO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG05 OHO, 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 FG05 OHO registered?

FG05 OHO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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