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AE04 ACE

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ACE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 61,400 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 61,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,151 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 55,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 49,818 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 49,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 44,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,406 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,944 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,904 miles

Slight wear in offside front lower wish bone rear bush.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,845 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,643 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17 2) front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,696 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 5,850 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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AE04 ACE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE04 ACE, 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 AE04 ACE registered?

AE04 ACE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is AE04 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 ACE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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