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FV05 ZTG

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,237 mi
Last recorded126,237 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,237 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 119,401 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 119,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,841 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 109,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes . (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 97,677 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,858 miles

all tyres worn to tread bars

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 86,858 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn to tread bars

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

wipers smearing and linkgae worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in edge of offside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 25 Mar 2012 48,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in edge of offside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,849 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,902 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 ZTG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

FV05 ZTG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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