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RL54 FGU

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 FGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 100,886 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 100,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,654 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,671 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,905 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,586 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,039 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 27,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,340 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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RL54 FGU is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RL54 FGU, 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 RL54 FGU registered?

RL54 FGU is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is RL54 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 FGU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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