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VU05 CFP

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,254 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 86,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,030 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint gaitor split

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2018 85,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS illuminated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,019 miles

eml on

front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,998 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 76,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,238 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,160 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2 mm.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,160 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,005 miles

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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VU05 CFP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU05 CFP, 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 VU05 CFP registered?

VU05 CFP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 CFP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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