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A2 GKE

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,034 miles

washers weak

Pass 18 May 2021 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlight lens discoloured but not currently affecting beam pattern

Offside Front Headlight lens discoloured but not currently affecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 85,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2017 82,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,527 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 75,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,277 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 70,277 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 68,363 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 68,363 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,710 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,700 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 61,549 miles

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

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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A2 GKE 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 A2 GKE, 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 A2 GKE registered?

A2 GKE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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