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B20 GDB

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,211 mi
Last recorded60,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 60,211 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 60,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 55,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,805 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

steering rack knocking noise

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,571 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

steering rack knocking noise

Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,269 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,269 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,285 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,579 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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B20 GDB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B20 GDB, 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 B20 GDB registered?

B20 GDB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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