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RF05 JNZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 JNZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,752 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,745 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 80,233 miles

Offside Front tyre tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,779 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,108 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 58,108 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,461 miles

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

front screen chipped.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,461 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front screen chipped.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,561 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 JNZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JNZ, 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 RF05 JNZ registered?

RF05 JNZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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