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HV04 UUB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 163,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 163,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 149,041 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 139,180 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both wiper blades smearing

oil leaks from gearbox and rear differential

Fail 18 Oct 2013 122,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both wiper blades smearing

oil leaks from gearbox and rear differential

Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 70,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air bag light on.

both front tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,009 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air bag light on.

both front tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,341 miles

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

damage both front wheel rims.

damage both rear wheel rims.

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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HV04 UUB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV04 UUB, 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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HV04 UUB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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