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MD04 ZZZ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 123,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 123,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 123,451 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all over tank /to rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

radiator damaged/sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 123,426 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges underbody (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 105,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings both main runs side of tank and rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2022 105,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings both main runs side of tank and rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,633 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INGRESS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak FROM FRONT OF ENGINE REQUIRES INVESTIGATION

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INGRESS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 97,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 89,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,580 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,529 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 44,297 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,519 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,794 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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MD04 ZZZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZZ, 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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MD04 ZZZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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