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FJ55 HCU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,573 mi
Last recorded34,573 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 HCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 34,573 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 34,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 33,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,677 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 19,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,217 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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FJ55 HCU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FJ55 HCU, 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 FJ55 HCU registered?

FJ55 HCU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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