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RL54 FWX

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 FWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 63,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock absorber rubber slightly splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,558 miles

Nearside Front brake reaction bush slightly perished

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

Offside Front brake caliper slightly binding

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 54,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Washer perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,507 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,424 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,501 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 46,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 45,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 42,612 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 42,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ebc and eps w/lights on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,043 miles

N/S/F Brake reaction bush has excessive play

O/S/F Brake reaction bush has excessive play

Fail 24 Jan 2011 42,043 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Brake reaction bush has excessive play

O/S/F Brake reaction bush has excessive play

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,005 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 37,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,315 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 31,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,107 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,318 miles

slight surface rust on rear discs

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 FWX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWX, 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 RL54 FWX registered?

RL54 FWX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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