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MD04 PBU

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield loose

Undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield loose

Undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,084 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 65,082 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Engine MIL light on

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,252 miles

Engine mil light on

Pass 1 May 2015 60,388 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 1 May 2014 56,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,096 miles

front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 47,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 44,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Wiper Blade Smearing

Offside Wiper Blade Smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,017 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MD04 PBU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black 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 MD04 PBU, 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 MD04 PBU registered?

MD04 PBU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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