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SO05 FVE

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,248 mi
Last recorded69,248 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,248 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 69,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,099 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 67,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 59,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,617 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 35,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges Nearside and Offside

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges Nearside and Offside

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,404 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,067 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,061 miles

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

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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SO05 FVE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO05 FVE, 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 SO05 FVE registered?

SO05 FVE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SO05 FVE safe to buy?

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