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EF04 TZN

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 TZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 96,889 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear both, rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both and offside front, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2020 95,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front too rear's, rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2019 94,058 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 91,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spy glass (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 88,890 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,334 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 88,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 82,057 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 82,057 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 70,681 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 70,681 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 62,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 62,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 52,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,212 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 33,457 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper is starting to split

Fail 7 May 2009 33,457 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper is starting to split

Pass 16 May 2008 29,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,911 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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EF04 TZN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF04 TZN, 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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EF04 TZN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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