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1974 RM

2019 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,429 mi
Last recorded48,429 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW Z421,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1974 RM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 61,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 36,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 51,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 51,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 50,577 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 49,472 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise from steering when turning advise to get checked

Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,610 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 48,610 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,101 miles

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted/corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted/corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,859 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 44,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,615 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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1974 RM is a 2019 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2019 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,737 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 1974 RM, 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 7 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1974 RM registered?

1974 RM is a 2019 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2019.

Is 1974 RM safe to buy?

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