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DUD 11Y

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUD 11Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 126,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 118,367 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 118,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 106,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 92,959 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 92,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 89,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose downpipe flange bolts/bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 89,370 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir leaking? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,920 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on susp.arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp.arm (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake efficiency just met - 18%

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner side on outside (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe on susp.arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp.arm (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

parking brake efficiency just met - 18%

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake noisy

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,016 miles

Engine bay covers and under vehicle covers fitted

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear parking brake noisy

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,974 miles

Offside Rear parking brake squeaking

Under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 76,974 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear parking brake squeaking

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

head lamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,392 miles

head lamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,272 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm only just legal

both rear tyres 1.6mm only just legal

o/s/r shocker cover insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,660 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

front brake pad wear low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,722 miles

front brake pad wear low

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2009 11,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,565 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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DUD 11Y is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 DUD 11Y, 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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DUD 11Y is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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