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FJ05 JVL

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 JVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 54,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 54,209 miles

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))

slight condensation in both headlamps

Pass 23 May 2024 54,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 53,736 miles

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 19 May 2022 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,660 miles

various protective covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 53,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 53,453 miles

various protective covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 53,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake servo hose sucked flat

front & rear tyres are of different speed rating

various protective covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 52,770 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 52,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 51,621 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

front & rear tyres different speed rating

Pass 27 May 2015 51,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 51,353 miles

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 50,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 50,810 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 49,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 49,432 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,056 miles

Different tyre sizes on front and rear axles.

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

Front wheels rubbing on inner wing guards.

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

Slight damage to n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,056 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Different tyre sizes on front and rear axles.

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

Front wheels rubbing on inner wing guards.

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

Slight damage to n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls.

Pass 8 May 2010 34,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,503 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 JVL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 JVL, 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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FJ05 JVL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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