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VU05 JVZ

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,941 mi
Last recorded69,941 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,941 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 67,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 63,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,699 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 33,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,950 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,715 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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 JVZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VU05 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

VU05 JVZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 JVZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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