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HG05 XME

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,162 mi
Last recorded69,162 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XME
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,901 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 64,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 49,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 41,430 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 41,430 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,541 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 May 2009 20,001 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 18,114 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)

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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HG05 XME is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG05 XME, 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 HG05 XME registered?

HG05 XME is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is HG05 XME safe to buy?

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