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G4 AKS

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,179 mi
Last recorded115,179 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 AKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 115,179 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s , n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s ,n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components front to rear corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 115,179 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s , n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s ,n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components front to rear corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 114,773 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,892 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 112,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,228 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,139 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure BRACKET BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 97,533 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 95,975 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 95,975 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,048 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,048 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 77,698 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,574 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

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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G4 AKS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G4 AKS, 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 G4 AKS registered?

G4 AKS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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