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2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 79,853 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2023 77,513 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 77,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 75,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 74,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 74,030 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 72,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 69,518 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 62,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,266 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 27 May 2016 55,266 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both. (4.1.D.1f)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,244 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,244 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,910 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 49,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,108 miles

slight crack in nearside rear wheel

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 28,733 miles

Nearside Front 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)

advise o/sr shockabsober cover split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,400 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,446 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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AD52 HOW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AD52 HOW, 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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AD52 HOW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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