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FM05 USN

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 USN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,645 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,919 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 79,919 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,602 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,602 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,351 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,437 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 Nov 2016 75,464 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 75,464 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 72,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,344 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,835 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 60,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r/ o/s/r tyre inside edge worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,226 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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FM05 USN is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FM05 USN, 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 FM05 USN registered?

FM05 USN is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is FM05 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 USN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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