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IIG 8873

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 8873
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlight aims poor

Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 121,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,909 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 116,283 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both doors (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 107,414 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems, rubber deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 May 2021 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems, rubber deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2020 101,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 95,548 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 88,904 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber bushing deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 81,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 73,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 15 May 2015 70,750 miles

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 67,560 miles

off side front shock absorber slight reduce damping

Pass 3 May 2013 63,310 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,048 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 22,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,789 miles

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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IIG 8873 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 IIG 8873, 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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IIG 8873 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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