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E6 MBS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,714 mi
Last recorded113,714 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 MBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe and components

tyre monitoring light visible

Fail 19 Aug 2022 113,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe and components

tyre monitoring light visible

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,099 miles

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

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

Offside front brake stiff to rotate by hand.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake stiff to rotate by hand.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 111,749 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 111,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 110,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear on front wiper blades

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,673 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 70,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,683 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,250 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,245 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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E6 MBS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E6 MBS, 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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E6 MBS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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