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B19 ARB

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ARB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,801 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 82,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,026 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,519 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,208 miles

Both rear tyres are close to limit

Offside Rear spring is corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,712 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,675 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,505 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,628 miles

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

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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B19 ARB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B19 ARB, 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 B19 ARB registered?

B19 ARB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is B19 ARB safe to buy?

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