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FJ05 NFR

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,243 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,105 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 77,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 74,792 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 74,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,299 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,299 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,313 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,193 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 34,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 30,503 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 30,490 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 27,947 miles

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

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 NFR is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

FJ05 NFR is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is FJ05 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 NFR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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