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FV05 EEU

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,289 mi
Last recorded100,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Radiator leaking.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe section starting to corrode.

Rear Both shock absorber bodies corroding.

Pass 19 May 2023 97,792 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock body corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,569 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded.

Fail 27 May 2022 91,566 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Mark area under car. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded.

Pass 15 May 2021 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet lock faulty

Pass 9 May 2020 82,811 miles

under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 15 May 2019 81,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 15 May 2019 81,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 11 May 2018 79,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 77,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 72,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 72,842 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 68,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,873 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)

Fail 14 May 2014 66,873 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 21 May 2013 64,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 53,568 miles

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

front discs coroded

Fail 27 May 2011 53,568 miles

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

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

front discs coroded

Pass 13 May 2010 48,187 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 48,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 May 2009 41,568 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 28,026 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 28,026 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FV05 EEU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FV05 EEU, 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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What year was FV05 EEU registered?

FV05 EEU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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