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SA05 ZZE

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,817 mi
Last recorded57,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZZE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 57,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 47,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,627 miles

All Tyre's cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,651 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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SA05 ZZE is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 SA05 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

SA05 ZZE is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SA05 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 ZZE 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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