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EK04 SWW

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 110,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 110,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,007 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flange has nut missing but not loose or leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not fixed at top end (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flange has nut missing but not loose or leaking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer caliper spring missing

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both hand brake cables rattling against rear lower arms

Fail 22 Nov 2021 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer caliper spring missing

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both hand brake cables rattling against rear lower arms

Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,972 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,972 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 85,919 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 14 May 2019 85,912 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,188 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 82,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 77,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 77,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,439 miles

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

both rear wheels have damage

nearside rear tyre tread on limit worn on inner section

Fail 20 May 2013 65,438 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

both rear wheels have damage

nearside rear tyre tread on limit worn on inner section

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,767 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 58,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,159 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,142 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,153 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,148 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,828 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2008 35,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,427 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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EK04 SWW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 EK04 SWW, 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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EK04 SWW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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