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BRZ 4490

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,680 mi
Last recorded104,680 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 4490
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,533 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 79,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all - cracking on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,264 miles

bth rear tyres wearing at inner edge of tread

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,454 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 73,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2017 73,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 68,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 66,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 66,131 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 62,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,597 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,872 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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BRZ 4490 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BRZ 4490, 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 BRZ 4490 registered?

BRZ 4490 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is BRZ 4490 safe to buy?

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