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T60 SPG

2005 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 SPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 133,399 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 132,613 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 132,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% out nsf low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 131,015 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 130,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 129,086 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 127,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 128,858 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 117,703 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2017 117,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front shock rusty around seal top cover

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer lamp (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

mil on

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

engine oil leak

mil on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,538 miles

EML on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet latch stiff

bonnet open on presentation

parking brake noisy on application

sill covers fitted

bonnet cannot be readily opened

major oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,494 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

EML on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet latch stiff

bonnet open on presentation

bulb warning on dash

parking brake noisy on application

sill covers fitted

bonnet cannot be readily opened

major oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,704 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 31,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,341 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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T60 SPG is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T60 SPG, 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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T60 SPG is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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