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FH55 AKF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 AKF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 104,847 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,450 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort slightly low.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,676 miles

Fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 74,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 74,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management faulty (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,751 miles

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

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

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

engine lamp on

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

engine lamp on

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,061 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

all discs corroded possible lack of use

front inner pads look low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,666 miles

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

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

Slight dent in offside front inner wheel rim

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Slight dent in offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,816 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,426 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,123 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,163 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,614 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 29,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,368 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 19,368 miles

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

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

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

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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FH55 AKF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FH55 AKF, 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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FH55 AKF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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