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E8 EGO

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,080 mi
Last recorded115,080 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 EGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 115,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted come off backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted come off backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,376 miles

Covers and undertrays

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers and undertrays

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Ajusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 114,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam flickering on and off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,494 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 100,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (going above tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (going above tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,222 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,776 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,337 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,266 miles

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

slight tinge blue on headlamps low beam mostly white

small cut not to cords nearside front tyre inside

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,474 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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E8 EGO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E8 EGO, 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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E8 EGO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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