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BM02 ALP

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,935 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,131 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 52,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,543 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,507 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 42,506 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 41,890 miles

Both front lower control arm hydro-mounts soft

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,740 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,999 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,185 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,225 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 31 Jul 2009 21,195 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,975 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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BM02 ALP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BM02 ALP, 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 BM02 ALP registered?

BM02 ALP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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The MOT history for BM02 ALP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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