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SM05 UBB

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,107 mi
Last recorded75,107 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 64,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,402 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,434 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,630 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside mirror missing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,670 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,696 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 50,695 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,900 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,751 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 38,745 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads more than 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 36,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 33,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 23,700 miles

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

a.nail in o/s/f tyre

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 UBB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

SM05 UBB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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