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A1 SGX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,097 mi
Last recorded163,097 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 158,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 149,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 138,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,481 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,176 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 126,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Oct 2018 126,154 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,176 miles

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

pad wear indicator on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,026 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,150 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,658 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,658 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,564 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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A1 SGX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 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 A1 SGX, 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 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 SGX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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