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G8 OOW

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 116,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 110,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,900 miles

Tyre warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,388 miles

Fuel cap seal washer splitting a little

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,857 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,046 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G8 OOW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G8 OOW, 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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G8 OOW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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