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SA55 XSM

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,198 mi
Last recorded123,198 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 XSM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 123,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 118,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,788 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 65,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,771 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 4 May 2016 56,627 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 56,617 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,010 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,327 miles

sills covered

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,875 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,673 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 8 Jun 2010 24,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,410 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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SA55 XSM is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SA55 XSM, 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 SA55 XSM registered?

SA55 XSM is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SA55 XSM safe to buy?

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