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FV05 LFL

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,870 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 114,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 114,863 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,441 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,529 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp

Fail 22 Jun 2024 110,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Brokering/Unattached (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside The fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2023 105,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 103,522 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 103,522 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,080 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,098 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 21 May 2014 80,587 miles

engine oil very low, 3 litres added, now ok

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,304 miles

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

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

engine oil low, added cop oil to minimum, needs more?

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,385 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is a NON runflat. Car should be fitted with runflats

oil on minimum

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,091 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 35,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 LFL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

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

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