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FN05 AAJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,683 mi
Last recorded137,683 miles
Recorded on25 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 AAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2025 137,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 135,102 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 135,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 132,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 127,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,769 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 126,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,167 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,989 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 115,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 111,748 miles

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 Oct 2013 111,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,402 miles

GEAR-BOX OIL LEAK.

REAR AXLE OIL LEAK.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,055 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,136 miles

Offside Front 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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FN05 AAJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN05 AAJ, 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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FN05 AAJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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