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SC05 HSL

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,815 mi
Last recorded110,815 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 110,815 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 110,806 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 102,557 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from backbox not allowing the emissions to produce a readout (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracked/ perished - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracked/ perished - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracked/ perished - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracked/ perished - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,059 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,011 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

engine man lt on

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,439 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

engine man lt on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,129 miles

engine man lt on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine man lt on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,478 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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SC05 HSL is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC05 HSL, 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 SC05 HSL registered?

SC05 HSL is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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