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SC05 ZZZ

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,572 mi
Last recorded53,572 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 53,572 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 53,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 52,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 49,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,928 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 46,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 44,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,861 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,841 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,034 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,432 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 ZZZ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC05 ZZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC05 ZZZ registered?

SC05 ZZZ is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SC05 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 ZZZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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