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VK05 FCM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,261 mi
Last recorded122,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,428 miles

Brakepipes greased

Crack in screen but out of drivers view

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire routed incorrectly

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,870 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,939 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,091 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 51,091 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,803 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 45,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,428 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (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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VK05 FCM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK05 FCM, 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 VK05 FCM registered?

VK05 FCM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VK05 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 FCM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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