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HV04 VVM

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 VVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,801 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 115,801 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,244 miles

NS MIRROR MISSING HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY DETERIATED SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,243 miles

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

NS MIRROR MISSING HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY DETERIATED SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,600 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,089 miles

OS NS FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY

Fail 22 Jun 2017 107,087 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS NS FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS NS FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS NS FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated OS NS FRONTS SPLIT (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering system excessively rough KNOCKING WHEN ROCKED (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OS NS FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,654 miles

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

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)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,343 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit (worn on inner edges) offside front 2.10mm nearside front 2.18mm

front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

high level brake light lense cracked

offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,343 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit (worn on inner edges) offside front 2.10mm nearside front 2.18mm

front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

high level brake light lense cracked

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,578 miles

AUX belt cracked

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box leak

light corrosion to all coil springs

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

AUX belt cracked

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box leak

light corrosion to all coil springs

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,770 miles

plastic trims in sills

rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing damaged

noise on steering (when rocked)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,770 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing damaged

noise on steering (when rocked)

plastic trims in sills

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 58,020 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,435 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 48,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,166 miles

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

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

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 VVM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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