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J16 MDY

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,670 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 129,670 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 126,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 120,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,735 miles

Headlamp aim weak

OSR tyre low

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 113,735 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim weak

OSR tyre low

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,983 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,982 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 102,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,729 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 94,712 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,171 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,270 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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J16 MDY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J16 MDY, 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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J16 MDY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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