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KB05 FHY

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 71,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 63,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 61,216 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,093 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 60,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,713 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,437 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,397 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum hose showing signs of partial collapse, servo operation ok at present.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,567 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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KB05 FHY is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KB05 FHY, 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 KB05 FHY registered?

KB05 FHY is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is KB05 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB05 FHY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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