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MB04 ECN

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,843 mi
Last recorded89,843 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 ECN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,835 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 86,128 miles

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

lift in upper front strut mount

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 82,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,727 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,451 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 65,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,064 miles

Front N/S and O/S wishbones have slight movement at rear bushes when steering rocked under load.

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,062 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front N/S and O/S wishbones have slight movement at rear bushes when steering rocked under load.

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 44,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,394 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,394 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2010 25,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,218 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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MB04 ECN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 MB04 ECN, 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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MB04 ECN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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