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N44 DRG

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 DRG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,180 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 69,178 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,853 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 68,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,318 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,418 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2016 66,418 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,351 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to full inspect rear springs

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,925 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,936 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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N44 DRG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N44 DRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N44 DRG registered?

N44 DRG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is N44 DRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 DRG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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