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A22 GBS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,156 mi
Last recorded62,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 GBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 62,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side running low also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 51,455 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2022 45,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 44,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight rust contamination (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,444 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted offside rear brake hose and up against suspension trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded at nearside area at fuel tank assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe corroded behind plastic wheel arch panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded from outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Fail 10 May 2019 44,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted offside rear brake hose and up against suspension trailing arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded at nearside area at fuel tank assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe corroded behind plastic wheel arch panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded from outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

Pass 3 May 2018 44,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,980 miles

Centre Surface corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes

Rear Surface corrosion on both rear inner metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 41,992 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,183 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,243 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,375 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 31,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,679 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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A22 GBS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A22 GBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 GBS registered?

A22 GBS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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