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SM05 FYK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 FYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,148 miles

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 10 Mar 2025 67,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,462 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 55,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 48,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing outside edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,615 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 run flat (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,935 miles

both front tyres cracking at tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,955 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,784 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,344 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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SM05 FYK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SM05 FYK, 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 SM05 FYK registered?

SM05 FYK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is SM05 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 FYK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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