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SO05 FVJ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 103,231 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,961 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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 FVJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SO05 FVJ, 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 SO05 FVJ registered?

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

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