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FV05 UVH

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 81,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 81,449 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 81,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted / corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also associated suspention components ( shockers ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp cleaning device inoperable ( outside testable year )

Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,374 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both rear shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp cleaning device inoperative ( outside testable year )

Fail 2 Jul 2025 81,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both rear shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp cleaning device inoperative ( outside testable year )

Fail 11 Jun 2025 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner most edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded and also both rear shockers

headlamp cleaning device inoperative ( outside testable year )

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,958 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,070 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 65,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake light strip not all bulbs working

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake light strip not all bulbs working

Fail 17 Jul 2012 53,695 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,695 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,991 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,986 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 UVH is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

FV05 UVH is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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