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SM05 RTX

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,004 mi
Last recorded118,004 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,061 miles

Nearside Front brake dust sheild partially missing

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condesation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,199 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2024 109,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,753 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 13 Dec 2021 96,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inside edges

tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 Dec 2020 93,957 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 93,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,681 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,374 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,479 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,576 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On..!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Has Slight Cuts In Tread.

N/S/R Tyre Is Worn On Inside Edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,576 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake Pad Warning Light On..!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Has Slight Cuts In Tread.

N/S/R Tyre Is Worn On Inside Edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,465 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 51,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 42,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,630 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,628 miles

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

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 RTX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SM05 RTX, 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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SM05 RTX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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