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M7 VGO

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,599 mi
Last recorded122,599 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 VGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 122,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

overall age related corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 122,298 miles

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

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

headlamps fading

Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 120,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 103,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,152 miles

both brake pipes front to rear corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer

both rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (1.8)

both brake pipes front to rear corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer

both rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor damage to front registration plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,759 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 86,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,983 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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M7 VGO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M7 VGO, 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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M7 VGO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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