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BF04 ZPX

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,318 mi
Last recorded75,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 75,318 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around under body areas

Fail 11 Jun 2026 75,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around under body areas

Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,240 miles

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid dis-coloured

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,425 miles

Offside Front headlamp full of condensation but beam pattern is still visible

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,425 miles

Brake fluid contaminated and discoloured (1.8 (a))

Offside Front headlamp full of condensation but beam pattern is still visible

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 53,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,417 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,148 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 47,148 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 43,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 43,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 40,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 40,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,256 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,750 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,147 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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BF04 ZPX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF04 ZPX, 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 BF04 ZPX registered?

BF04 ZPX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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