MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
slight damage to nearside front wheel rim
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
Under trays fitted
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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