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EA04 SZX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 SZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,903 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,132 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,523 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,244 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,242 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,297 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,394 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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EA04 SZX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA04 SZX, 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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What year was EA04 SZX registered?

EA04 SZX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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