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FJ05 JVD

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,161 mi
Last recorded88,161 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,398 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,384 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,833 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer side wall

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 59,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scuff on sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,743 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,976 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 JVD is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

FJ05 JVD is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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