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MIW 744

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,344 mi
Last recorded69,344 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 744
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,168 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 69,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm feeding to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 68,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed to rear around rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed to rear around rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear arm feeding to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to dry crack

Fail 14 Jul 2021 64,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to dry crack

Pass 27 May 2020 64,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 63,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,659 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MIW 744 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MIW 744, 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 MIW 744 registered?

MIW 744 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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