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GR04 ESG

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 ESG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,407 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,974 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in side (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,819 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,468 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 95,430 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,796 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel rims buckled

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,697 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,289 miles

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear brake pads low floor pan and engine pan fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,849 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 11,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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GR04 ESG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GR04 ESG, 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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GR04 ESG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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