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SB05 XGV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,031 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 92,668 miles

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 23 May 2023 92,668 miles

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,614 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,334 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,329 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears .....x2.... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,045 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,268 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,736 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,613 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,854 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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SB05 XGV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB05 XGV, 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 SB05 XGV registered?

SB05 XGV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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