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FJ05 JSY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,073 mi
Last recorded56,073 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 JSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,073 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 56,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 56,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 7 Mar 2019 55,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,572 miles

front tyers craking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,509 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,346 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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FJ05 JSY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FJ05 JSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 JSY registered?

FJ05 JSY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 JSY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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