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FJ05 NEO

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,884 mi
Last recorded121,884 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,884 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 121,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 65,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 54,072 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,072 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 43,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,596 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 NEO is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

FJ05 NEO is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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