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SA05 XKM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XKM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 82,728 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 82,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2024 82,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 82,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,902 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 79,902 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 62,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 62,668 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 60,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 58,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 39,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

free off bonnet safety catch

Pass 16 May 2012 38,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

only one horn working

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,931 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,489 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,489 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,053 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SA05 XKM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SA05 XKM, 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 SA05 XKM registered?

SA05 XKM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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