CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP05 SJX

2005 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 SJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 138,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,069 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Eml on

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

osf under bonnet strut brace u/s

outer sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

osf under bonnet strut brace u/s

outer sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,104 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

movement in front lower arm rear bushes

rear tyres low

stut brace broke

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

movement in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,507 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,405 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,482 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2008 30,459 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 30,459 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP05 SJX is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YP05 SJX, 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

How do I check the history of YP05 SJX?

You can check the full history of YP05 SJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP05 SJX registered?

YP05 SJX is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is YP05 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 SJX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP05 SJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP05 SJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.