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BT04 FXM

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,807 mi
Last recorded134,807 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,807 miles

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

oil low

Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small steel pipe mounted to trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small steel pipe mounted to trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small steel pipe mounted to trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small steel pipe mounted to trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 121,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Full of heavy condensation (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Full of heavy condensation (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly Low tone innop (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to axle pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 115,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both flexi hoses slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both steel, but only slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,319 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,297 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,137 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has nail in

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,384 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 102,365 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe is front too rear

Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,647 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,460 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,086 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 58,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,326 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,656 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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BT04 FXM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT04 FXM, 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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BT04 FXM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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