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SF05 WBK

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 WBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 128,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 126,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 121,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 117,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,115 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 102,773 miles

centre brake light is not working

nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement

Fail 7 May 2019 102,773 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

centre brake light is not working

nearside & offside lower arm rear bushes have movement

Pass 15 May 2018 98,696 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,345 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 92,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,355 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,190 miles

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

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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SF05 WBK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SF05 WBK, 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 SF05 WBK registered?

SF05 WBK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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