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FV05 LFG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,446 mi
Last recorded68,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,446 miles

Front Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish o/s/f & n/s/f

Nearside Rear Slight damage to handbrake cable outer casing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight damage to handbrake cable outer casing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 68,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish o/s/f & n/s/f

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

Nearside Rear Slight damage to handbrake cable outer casing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Slight damage to handbrake cable outer casing

Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,797 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 60,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 56,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 51,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 51,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,149 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 31,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 28,027 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 21,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,603 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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FV05 LFG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 LFG, 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 FV05 LFG registered?

FV05 LFG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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