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SAB 1V

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,536 mi
Last recorded55,536 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 1V
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 55,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,182 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,879 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,229 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,436 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 15 Feb 2011 41,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,294 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,780 miles

both front brake disc surfaces are starting to become pitted and in poor condition.

both rear brake discs are starting to form a rusty lip on surfaces.

both rear tyres are wearing low, 3-2mm. (265/30zr19)

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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SAB 1V is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SAB 1V, 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 SAB 1V registered?

SAB 1V is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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