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N9 FJW

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 FJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 80,348 miles

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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 79,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,096 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish bone bushe's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,865 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand, not binding in rollers.

catalyst loose in housing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 30,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 20,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,801 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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N9 FJW is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N9 FJW, 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 N9 FJW registered?

N9 FJW is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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