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2005 BMW Z4 3.0i AT

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2005 BMW Z4 – front Unverified
Photo: 2006 BMW Z4 SE 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (E85/E86, 2003–2008); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2006 BMW Z4 SE 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2004 BMW Z4 2.5i in Jet Black, Front Left, 07-19-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2003 BMW Z4 2.5i by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2006 BMW Z4 SE 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2004 BMW Z4 2.5i in Jet Black, Rear Left, 07-19-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i AT is a 3.0-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $41,995 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$41,995 ($69,884 *)
Engine
Engine Type3L Inline-6
Displacement3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2005 BMW Z4 Convertible w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW Z4.

191 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 BMW Z4

Owner Complaints

191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW Z4 (2 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering172
Air Bags10
Electrical System6
Engine3
Suspension3
Seat Belts2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 13, 2026 · Air Bags, Seat Belts 1 injury
“My driver side seatbelt sensor suddenly would randomly detect no seatbelt despite being buckled and then the steering wheel airbag deployed into me while I was reversing the car under 2mph. I suffered…”
Apr 25, 2025 · Steering
“While moving, especially in warm weather, the steering will stick. This requires excessive force to move the steering wheel which results in a "jump" when the steering moves (breaks loose). This…”
Jul 18, 2024 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide…”
May 13, 2024 · Air Bags
“The passenger air bag suddenly deployed while the car was parked in my driveway, braking the dashboard and the windshield.”
Aug 13, 2023 · Air Bags
“Passenger airbag dash deploys while car is parked. It’s deploy from nothing.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 BMW Z4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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