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OE04 ZBU

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 ZBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 136,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 109,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 107,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,058 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,088 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,019 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 87,958 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s outers (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,616 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 80,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 75,796 miles

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 13 May 2014 75,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,933 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,341 miles

Advice on condition of front and rear brake discs.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,582 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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OE04 ZBU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 OE04 ZBU, 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 OE04 ZBU registered?

OE04 ZBU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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