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SNZ 430

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,856 mi
Last recorded80,856 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 430
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,207 miles

O/S/F brake backing plate loose.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,207 miles

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

O/S/F brake backing plate loose.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,455 miles

slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes

Pass 28 May 2019 63,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 55,810 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,492 miles

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

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

spacing slightly out on n/plates

Fail 13 Mar 2015 35,478 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,363 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 12,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,585 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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SNZ 430 is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SNZ 430, 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 SNZ 430 registered?

SNZ 430 is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is SNZ 430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 430 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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