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HD05 FEF

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,766 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,518 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 88,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,041 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,038 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,638 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,754 miles

Both front brake reaction bushes excessivly worn

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 38,754 miles

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

Both front brake reaction bushes excessivly worn

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,891 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,334 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 23 Nov 2010 21,278 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,942 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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HD05 FEF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 HD05 FEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD05 FEF registered?

HD05 FEF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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