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FJ05 JSZ

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 JSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,667 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

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))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,665 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

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))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,859 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 94,847 miles

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,542 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,207 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,340 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust joiner bracket cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,578 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 84,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,822 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on tread edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,995 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box clamp cracked

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,443 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,080 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,381 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 JSZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JSZ, 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 FJ05 JSZ registered?

FJ05 JSZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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