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SM05 RUJ

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 RUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 108,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 107,181 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 107,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 104,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 104,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 24 May 2023 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 97,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,934 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,088 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Unable To view Some Parts

Under Cover Fitted Unable To view Some Parts

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,088 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Unable To view Some Parts

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under Cover Fitted Unable To view Some Parts

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,062 miles

brake warning and traction control warning lights on

oil just above min

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,210 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 RUJ is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RUJ, 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 SM05 RUJ registered?

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

Is SM05 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 RUJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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