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M30 MXC

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,968 mi
Last recorded49,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 MXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 49,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 38,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 37,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,211 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,962 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,538 miles

bonnet difficult to close

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet difficult to close

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,011 miles

bonnet catch need attention hard to latch

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

bonnet catch need attention hard to latch

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,828 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,375 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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M30 MXC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M30 MXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M30 MXC?

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What year was M30 MXC registered?

M30 MXC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is M30 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 MXC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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