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VO05 FHC

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,426 mi
Last recorded33,426 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 33,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,680 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,525 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 28,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 26,102 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 26,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 22,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,480 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,890 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 21,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Feb 2009 21,770 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread at 2mm and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,540 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

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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VO05 FHC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VO05 FHC, 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 VO05 FHC registered?

VO05 FHC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VO05 FHC safe to buy?

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