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RF05 FVS

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 165,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 163,169 miles

Rear suspension components rusty

transmission fluid leak

Pass 13 Apr 2022 157,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 156,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded due to standing arund- not effecting brake performace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre stop missing

Fail 12 Apr 2021 156,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded due to standing arund- not effecting brake performace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre stop missing

Pass 20 Jan 2018 132,292 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 132,292 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,546 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play in ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,467 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s section of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,727 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,727 miles

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

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

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

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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,387 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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RF05 FVS is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RF05 FVS, 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 RF05 FVS registered?

RF05 FVS is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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