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YA05 FZF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FZF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,149 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 87,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,175 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting down to wear markers

amber brake warning light on

Fail 26 May 2021 71,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre getting down to wear markers

amber brake warning light on

Pass 23 May 2020 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 May 2020 65,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,915 miles

N/S/F Brake has slight bind

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 52,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 Front to rears at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Brake has slight bind

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,179 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres scrubbed off bald inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,035 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbed inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,515 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,788 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise v/slight misting of oil around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,178 miles

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)

advise n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,072 miles

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

scraping noise from n/s/r wheel / brake

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,070 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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YA05 FZF 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 75%.

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 YA05 FZF, 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 YA05 FZF registered?

YA05 FZF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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