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A21 GUL

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 94,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 89,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,630 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,004 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 56,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,608 miles

front/rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,323 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 45,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,018 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,016 miles

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

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

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

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 20 Feb 2007 28,279 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 28,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A21 GUL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A21 GUL, 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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What year was A21 GUL registered?

A21 GUL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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