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ESZ 4551

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,269 mi
Last recorded119,269 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 4551
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,651 miles

rear subframe and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,843 miles

General corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 116,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 115,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 115,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 111,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,327 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,326 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,718 miles

O/S front to rear brake pipe partially obscured by undertray but appears heavily corroded around securing clip, full inspection not possible.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,721 miles

ALL vehicle underside brake pipes starting to corrode.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,812 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,711 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,710 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 40,306 miles

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

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

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

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)

air bag light on

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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ESZ 4551 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESZ 4551, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESZ 4551 registered?

ESZ 4551 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is ESZ 4551 safe to buy?

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