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SE05 DVP

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 DVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,926 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 120,913 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 113,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 110,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 110,341 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))

Pass 28 May 2020 108,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,749 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,491 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,039 miles

two rear brake pipes at rear flexis starting to show wear.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 52,039 miles

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

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

two rear brake pipes at rear flexis starting to show wear.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

advise nsr wheel dent inside

advise osr wheel dent outside

Pass 24 Dec 2009 40,201 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 40,201 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 32,161 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 32,161 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)

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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SE05 DVP is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SE05 DVP, 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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SE05 DVP is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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