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G3 GHY

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 GHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,814 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,604 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working BOOT LID. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,454 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,631 miles

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

n/s wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,362 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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G3 GHY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G3 GHY, 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 G3 GHY registered?

G3 GHY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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