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NB04 BUZ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,043 mi
Last recorded168,043 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB04 BUZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 168,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 165,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 162,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 157,992 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 157,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 153,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 149,156 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 147,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 147,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 144,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,980 miles

under-tray oily

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 2 Mar 2018 142,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under-tray oily

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

brake pipes corroded

discs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 67,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 49,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 38,364 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge. offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2007 27,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,436 miles

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

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

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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NB04 BUZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NB04 BUZ, 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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NB04 BUZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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