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BV04 EPC

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,957 mi
Last recorded98,957 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 EPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,957 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,697 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,038 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 83,038 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,654 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Dec 2019 80,654 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,300 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,204 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,834 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,968 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,704 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,231 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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BV04 EPC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BV04 EPC, 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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BV04 EPC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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