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M22 CEF

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 87,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,341 miles

0il leak on engine

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 79,878 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,331 miles

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

GEARBOX HAS AN OIL LEAK

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,486 miles

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

windscreen stone chip outside swept area

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

windscreen stone chip outside swept area

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,643 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,964 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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M22 CEF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M22 CEF, 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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What year was M22 CEF registered?

M22 CEF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is M22 CEF safe to buy?

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