2005 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · SL05 YNY
2005 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 68,342 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 YNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 68,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 YNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW Z4 (SL05 YNY) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 30 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SL05 YNY Mileage History
- 22/11/202166,741 mi
- 02/02/202367,186 mi+445 mi
- 29/04/202467,240 mi+54 mi
- 23/04/202567,679 mi+439 mi
- 16/04/202668,342 mi+663 mi
Average of roughly 364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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