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SO05 EER

2005 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,027 mi
Last recorded59,027 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 EER
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2024 58,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,867 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,838 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

one of the offside position lights is not working

the offside mirror is cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,053 miles

C O ERATIC ON EMISSION TEST

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,855 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 20,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,191 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 19,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,251 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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SO05 EER is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SO05 EER, 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 SO05 EER registered?

SO05 EER is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SO05 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 EER shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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