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GV05 FLJ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,017 mi
Last recorded75,017 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,614 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 67,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,594 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,496 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Oct 2019 61,495 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,421 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lens deteriorated, but light output not significantly reduced

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,735 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,523 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 47,523 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,127 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 6 May 2010 30,372 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 30,371 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 29 May 2009 25,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 25,357 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 20,795 miles

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

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

both front seat belts need help to retract,aftermarket restrictors fitted

Fail 20 May 2008 20,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front seat belts need help to retract,aftermarket restrictors fitted

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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GV05 FLJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV05 FLJ, 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 GV05 FLJ registered?

GV05 FLJ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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