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NJ05 VZG

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,851 mi
Last recorded107,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 VZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 107,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,816 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance during operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,887 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 88,887 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 74,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,041 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 67,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,005 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake aplication close to fail advise brake service

headlamp beam images poor

steering noisy when rocked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,715 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,300 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 59,221 miles

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

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 19 May 2015 59,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,644 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,722 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,042 miles

front tyres scrubbing off to inner edges

number plate light fault

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,780 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 17 Mar 2009 31,391 miles

rear tyres 2.0 mm - 3.0 mm across tread

Fail 17 Mar 2009 39,391 miles

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

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

rear tyres 2.0 mm - 3.0 mm across tread

Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,591 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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NJ05 VZG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ05 VZG, 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 NJ05 VZG registered?

NJ05 VZG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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