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SF05 XEX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 76,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,455 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange bolts heavily corroded, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of items

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,954 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,202 miles

both front tyres starting to scrub on inner

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,172 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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SF05 XEX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SF05 XEX, 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 SF05 XEX registered?

SF05 XEX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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