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EN04 KDF

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,947 mi
Last recorded137,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 KDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 137,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays installed obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2026 137,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays installed obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2025 135,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 134,577 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2023 134,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed mid pipe x2 blowing on clamp from cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,074 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 97,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,884 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre is perished and getting low of tread

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 May 2016 70,881 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre is perished and getting low of tread

Oil leaks

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 May 2015 68,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,883 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 58,883 miles

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

engine fault warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer tyre wall has cut

Fail 14 Aug 2012 57,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer tyre wall has cut

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,759 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,757 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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EN04 KDF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EN04 KDF, 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 EN04 KDF registered?

EN04 KDF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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