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FV05 UXY

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,334 mi
Last recorded78,334 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UXY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,334 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 74,717 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,181 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 68,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,705 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 63,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 62,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear section of main feed . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main feed. (3.6.B.2c)

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s and n/s rear sections of main feed brake pipes starting to corrode.advise front tyres inner tread starting to crack slightly.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,163 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise bonnet is difficult to open

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,190 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,546 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 UXY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

FV05 UXY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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