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SM05 MCV

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,837 mi
Last recorded42,837 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 MCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 42,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 40,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 40,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,886 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,712 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,247 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 MCV is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MCV, 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 MCV registered?

SM05 MCV is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SM05 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 MCV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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