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NK04 SVU

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 108,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 108,696 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,241 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,330 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 96,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,577 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 88,577 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ring (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ring (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,351 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,348 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears at rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Fail 2 Jan 2015 74,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,174 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,389 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,210 miles

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,011 miles

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear 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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NK04 SVU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NK04 SVU, 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 NK04 SVU registered?

NK04 SVU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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