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2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,590 mi
Last recorded82,590 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW24 SMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 82,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 82,332 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,018 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,982 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads have 3mm lining remaining (1.5mm until manufacturers recommended minimum) (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,120 miles

Front Oil leak Engine area. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,120 miles

Front Oil leak Engine area. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,206 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 18,902 miles

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

JACKING PAD MISSING

Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,098 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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W24 SMC is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W24 SMC, 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 W24 SMC registered?

W24 SMC is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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