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FN05 HDL

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 102,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 102,277 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 98,266 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,574 miles

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

Front Suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen is chipped in other swept zone area under 40mm

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,971 miles

Offside Front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension level sensor broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 82,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,002 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 11 May 2015 65,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,285 miles

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,792 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,235 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 17 Apr 2008 23,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,682 miles

rear n/s and o/s brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,682 miles

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

rear n/s and o/s brake discs showing corrosion

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 HDL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN05 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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