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FM55 ODG

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,103 mi
Last recorded87,103 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 ODG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 87,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 86,884 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,601 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,480 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner tread areas and cracking badly in tread areas

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,316 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear gouge to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Front deep gouge to outer sidewall of tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,316 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear gouge to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Front deep gouge to outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,002 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,555 miles

Front tyres scrubbing out on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,375 miles

Front tyres scrubbing out on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,375 miles

Front tyres scrubbing out on edges

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 83,383 miles

front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,830 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,357 miles

front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,671 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 May 2010 71,408 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 71,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,718 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,511 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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FM55 ODG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red 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 FM55 ODG, 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 FM55 ODG registered?

FM55 ODG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is FM55 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 ODG 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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