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BM54 SLM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 SLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,098 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 63,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 63,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 59,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,061 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 46,061 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,713 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,948 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 37,948 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,977 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 34,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,204 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,468 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,664 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,598 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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BM54 SLM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BM54 SLM, 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 BM54 SLM registered?

BM54 SLM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is BM54 SLM safe to buy?

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