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RF05 JXV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,236 mi
Last recorded60,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,236 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,021 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,050 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,461 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,778 miles

Both wipers torn

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both wipers torn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 45,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 45,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cant inspect osf wheelbearing brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 28,477 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,029 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in it

nearside rear tyre very slightly cracked and perished

offside front tyre very slightly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre very slightly cracked and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,332 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 JXV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

RF05 JXV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is RF05 JXV safe to buy?

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