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J19 BOF

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,358 mi
Last recorded75,358 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 BOF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 75,358 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 75,358 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 68,726 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,455 miles

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

corrosion on brakes , steering and suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,256 miles

Eml on

Pass 17 May 2016 54,538 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 50,282 miles

EML light is on

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

Fail 8 May 2015 50,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML light is on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,446 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 41,831 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 41,831 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,009 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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J19 BOF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J19 BOF, 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 J19 BOF registered?

J19 BOF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is J19 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 BOF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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