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E2 AKR

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,119 mi
Last recorded134,119 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 AKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi, across fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi, across fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 130,869 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm remaining also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,890 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,756 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 55,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,723 miles

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

rear inner pads look low unable to view fully

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,984 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,913 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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E2 AKR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E2 AKR, 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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E2 AKR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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