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FJ05 NGX

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,287 mi
Last recorded106,287 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 106,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wheels have been welded

vary small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2026 105,753 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wheels have been welded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears / part of inboard hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts / 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wheel rims have been welded

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears / part of inboard hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wheel rims have been welded

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wheel rims have been welded

fuel cap seal perished

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,560 miles

both front wheel rims have been weld repaired and appear sound

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,214 miles

road wheels repaird

Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x2 (4.2.A.1a)

front wheels repaird

near side rear wheel repaird

off side rear inner side wall poor condition

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,935 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 4 Jul 2015 86,815 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

nearside front fog not working

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,935 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 76,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing edges + offside has numerous cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing edges + offside has numerous cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 75,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,225 miles

2 chassis numbers found vosa help line noted

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 NGX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red. 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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

FJ05 NGX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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